What is a Video Gamer first off? VGs are anyone who plays video games; defined as 1st it must run on a system with a input/output (I/O) system, 2nd it must have game play: a series of tasks/activities with a clearly defined goal (points, mission objectives, boss fights, etc.), 3rd it can't be possible in real life (relative to the age in which it's created) and/or is too dangerous to do for entertainment. There are several types of VGs: Pure Gamers, Pro Gamers, Specialist Gamers, Hardcore Gamers, MMO Gamers, Average Gamers, Casual Gamers.

Pure Gamers: the rarest and most devoted gamers. Pures play many genres of VGs but not necessarily all genres, and have little interest in other mediums (IE: film, literature, etc). Pures are very defensive of the VG and look down on Non-Gamers.

Pro Gamers: Pros are gamers who play competitive games for prize money and sponsorships, they are very skilled at FPSs, TPSs, and RTSs but maybe skilled in other genres. Unlike Pures Pros may have interests outside of gaming and are not quite as defensive of the VG.

Specialist Gamers: Specialist only play one or two genres but are masters at them. They typically have interests in numerous other things then VGs and don't spend much time or energy on VGs other then their chosen genres.

Hardcore Gamers: Hardcores only play Macho Male games, VGs are sort of a guilty pleasure of theirs and they look other forms of gamers as odd or strange. They typically are more interested in sports and girls then using their brains or VGs.

MMO Gamers: MMOs are gamers who play Massively Multiplayer Online games, they often have little interest in other genres and spend great deals of time and money on their MMO characters. They are prone to VG addiction and real world social issues, they have been known to spend upwards of 20 hours a day in a MMO game.

Average Gamers: Averages play a few games here and there but their lives are no where near focused on gaming and their collections are often tiny in comparison to most other forms of gamers.

Casual Gamers: Casuals only play simple cheap games, often digitized forms of board games, VGs are a distraction for when they have nothing better to do. This type of gamer is made up of women more then any other type.

Gamology is a belief system based around the video game.

Let's start off with defining what a Video game is: 1st it must run on a system with a input/output (I/O) system, 2nd it must have game play: a series of tasks/activities with a clearly defined goal (points, mission objectives, boss fights, etc.), 3rd it can't be possible in real life (relative to the age in which it's created) and/or is too dangerous to do for entertainment.

Now let's look at the core beliefs of Gamology: 1st one may not bring harm to any real video games, simulators don't count. 2nd promote video games in anyway possible, just playing them counts (so long as one doesn't pirate them). 3rd defend video games from the evils of those like the Jack Thompson, by what ever means necessary. 4th bring no harm to one's fellow gamologist, Non-Gamers hold no value and are fair game for target practice. 5th produce little gamers or convert older individuals to gaming. 7th respect Ludus, the eternal spirit of gaming.

/\Ludus is estentially the God of Gamology and therefore is entitled to our respect.

Now Gamologists go forth and spread the word of Ludus.

Yet again a politician makes false claims against video games, this time the governor of new york state. I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it many more times "Non-Gamers should be culled from the population". These creatures blame the one true medium for the social problems they not only created but deny is their fault and then claim they are doing something about it. I've yet to see any case which the killer in question played video games and then decided that wasn't good enough so they went and did it for real (ignoring the fact they can't cast magic, alter time, jump 20 feet, etc.). One of those dip ***** from columbine actually tried and claim the kids he help bully thought their rampage was a video game and not a final act of desperation after years of miss treatment. Did anyone ever notice the people in Japan never blame video games when a kid commits suicide, they know it's always something else.

These creatures really are the scum of the universe, they don't contribute to the greater understanding of existence, or enlightenment. They waste valuable resources which could be used to further spread the word of Ludus the eternal spirit of gaming and the god of Gamology, and gaming itself of course. Non Gamers sicken me and I have a hard time being in the same room as one. In fact I would go so far as to say Non Gamers are the route of all evil in the universe. If we all played games there would be no war, suffering, hate, pain, or any of that other scat. The game Alpha Centuari has a great quote from a philosopher from days past about the creator does not want followers but fellow creators who write new stories on new tablets. Games are the ultimate expression of that, rather then writing new stories they write and entire universes. We will all sleep better when this pestilence (Non Gamers) is purged from the universe, till then we must move forward with our gaming and keep these beasts on the defensive, as the old adage states the best defense is a good offence. May the path Ludus has set out for you lead to the treasure you seek.

These so called "games" are a disgrace to Ludus (the God of Gamology) for several reasons.

1st stories either don't exist in them or are a really sad excuse for one.

2nd there is little to no real gameplay in them, matching blocks and placing toppings on a pizza isn't gameplay, at best it's like a side order of fries only with out any flavour.

3rd they're always too short, I mean most of them have few simple levels or just repeat themselves only giving you less time and upping the speed.

4th you can't learn anything from them really, take Alpha Centuari by Firaxis it's crammed full of neat little facts from across time but you wont find that in that casual game scat.

5th last but definitely note least you can't really get emotionally involved in casual scats, what passes for characters aren't moving, there is no underlining reason you doing what your doing and you wont really care if a character dies (are they really characters or just sprites).

To conclude if you're a real gamer you wont bother with that scat and pick up a rifle, sword, staff, flight stick and save the world again. If women or others like them want to play games like the big boys buy a 360 or something similar and buckle up for a wild ride to only Ludus knows where.

I've been working on a game called Zyhen: Legacy of the Past for around six months now and am nearly ready to release a demo. At this point I have used 275 common events (functions of a sort) to build this bad boy, spent hundreds if not thousands of hours making custom graphics and even put together a few instrumental songs for it as well. A few people out there claim the RPG Maker 2003 is better then RPG Maker XP but there wrong, they're just unable to keep up with the latest advancements. If you have ever wanted to make your own games try the RMXP it truly is an awesome piece of software.