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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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 Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:34:14
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I ran across an article/review of it in Wired magazine, and from what I've read, I'm pretty eager to try it out myself! http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.11/play.html?pg=4
"Meditate on this: You are the controller. In Journey to Wild Divine, a new computer game designed with help from a biomedical engineer and an ex-Tibetan monk, you harness your biofeedback to navigate Myst-like temples and mountain ranges. To complete each level, you must perform tasks while managing stress with breathing techniques and mind tricks. Hardware wired to your fingers monitors your meatware for anxiety. Sound tough? Get the game (www.wilddivine.com) and put your chi to the test."
Has anybody played this or heard about it? If so, what do you think of it? Anyone had any experience with biofeedback?
I saw a program on the brain recently - I think it was the Discovery/Science channel, in one part they were showing that masters of Tai Chi were able to "throw" energy - it was proven with several experiments, including infrared cameras. Has anyone taken Tai Chi or practiced similar activities?
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Hordak
- FB Fan -
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:39:46
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Very interesting but seems prone to alot of malfunctions until the technology gets better.
My wife has a split personality, and I hate both of them.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:41:22
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Have you played it? What were the malfunctions? - it is $129, so if it has defects, etc. I'm not sure that I will be buying it anytime soon.
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Hordak
- FB Fan -
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:42:59
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No, I've not played it but the technology to measure heart rate, circulation, etc. to actually influence how you do in the game seems like it will take a while to work the bugs out...I don't know, though, I could be wrong.
My wife has a split personality, and I hate both of them.
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:47:40
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Damn, apl, that sounds friggin' awesome..! If it actually works that doesn't sound like that bad of a price at all.
If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.
Carl Sagan
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:55:01
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See, this is someone seriously using their brains to develop a game that isn't about running around killing people....
Like Halo.....
Which I love....
And am addicted too....sigh |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:59:32
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What's Halo? Have you ever played Myst or Riven, swimmer? I love those, sounds like you would as well. Also, if you are a Laurie Anderson fan, "Puppet Motel" is the most unique and interesting games I've ever played.
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:07:58
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I'd be afraid of any game that has to be wired to my "meatware"
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:09:15
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hahahahaha! I take it you have never used the "F-U F-Me" device? ;)
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:13:15
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Well, I didn't want to bring it up, but that's where my whole distrust for such devices came from. Let's just say the manufacturers of F-U F-Me owe me a few inches.
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2003 : 12:33:27
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Originally posted by apl4eris
What's Halo? Have you ever played Myst or Riven, swimmer? I love those, sounds like you would as well. Also, if you are a Laurie Anderson fan, "Puppet Motel" is the most unique and interesting games I've ever played.
"I partied with the Cult of Frank / Bob ate all the dip"
I LOVE PUPPET MOTEL |
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