Urgent Evoke

A crash course in changing the world.

So I know that this is a game. And games have rules and scoring. However, I honestly don't care about the scoring. I don't want to treat this like a game, like yet another way to get a high score and show people you've never met before how cool you are. I don't want this to be an "alternate reality game" because I want to make it my reality. I am hoping that when the scripted game is over, they will leave up the network, and allow the people who make it past the fad to continue to post, to share, and to collaborate. I am hoping that the scores will be a useful way to find someone who has tips for turning a venture into an economically sustainable business, for example, or to find someone who knows how to market an idea. Unfortunately, the leader boards appear to be full of "knowledge sharing", which is expected at the beginning of the game, but is unfortunately an extremely common skill. I want this to develop and mature into a social force. I cannot honestly say how my interest will last in the face of my regular routine, but right at this moment, I want to collaborate until it works, until something actually happens in the real world because of EVOKE. Increased donations don't count for my current drive.

Views: 19

Comment by Amos Meeks on March 5, 2010 at 1:56am
I agree that treating it just as a game to get a high score would totally defeat the purpose. However, I think the game aspect is what makes this works (I certainly think that I wouldn't be here without the game/story aspect) as it draws more people, and encourages them to share and to interact with other people.

Also, it said that this is the first "season" of evoke. This makes me think that they will keep this online and continue it for multiple seasons.
Comment by John D. Boyden on March 5, 2010 at 2:08am
Well said :) All it takes is one person to walk away with an idea that becomes implemented. I suspect the success rate will be higher.
Comment by Joanna Chaplin on March 5, 2010 at 2:10am
"They" is, among other people, this lady: http://blog.avantgame.com/2010/01/urgent-evoke.html
Comment by michael driscol on March 5, 2010 at 2:29am
I agree. I have no time for a game. I have all time to make a difference.
Comment by Greg Stevenson on March 5, 2010 at 3:20am
Does "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players." trivialize an individuals existence? If not, are we not all engaged in the game of life? How we play the game is very important. The cogitation that a game involves win-lose is wrong. The game can be played win-win. It is your choice. The Journey is the goal You get one journey, enjoy taking it.

Comment

You need to be a member of Urgent Evoke to add comments!

Join Urgent Evoke

Latest Activity

Ning Admin is now a member of Urgent Evoke
May 17, 2023
N updated their profile
Sep 25, 2020
Sophie C. commented on Asger Jon Vistisen's blog post Stinging Nettle
"I love that you've brought this to attention. An extensive database of uncommon but resistant and hardy plants/foods could be developed and organized by climate. Ease of growth and processing should also be taken in to account. I will try to…"
Aug 19, 2020
Meghan Mulvey posted a blog post

Fourth of July on the Lake

This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Jul 6, 2020
Asger Jon Vistisen posted a blog post

Stinging Nettle

In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
Apr 13, 2020
Jonathon McCallum posted a blog post

The meal

It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Mar 10, 2020
Jean Paul Galea shared a profile on Facebook
Mar 1, 2020
Kevin posted a blog post

Future

FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
Jan 1, 2020
Namwaka Mooto posted blog posts
Jan 13, 2016
T D updated their profile
Sep 3, 2015
Brook Warner posted blog posts
Aug 25, 2015
Santiago Vega posted blog posts
May 5, 2015
Santiago Vega commented on Santiago Vega's blog post Act 8
May 5, 2015
Santiago Vega posted photos
May 5, 2015
Rico Angel Rodriguez posted blog posts
May 2, 2015
Rico Angel Rodriguez posted a photo

public servants

The exchange works directly for state and public workers and servants. It gives them credit in exchange for the amount of public work they contribute to the community. The more constructive they are based off a base rate the more credit they recieve.
May 2, 2015

Follow EVOKE on Twitter




Official EVOKE Facebook Page




EVOKE RSS Activity Feed










© 2024   Created by Alchemy.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service