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Physical characteristics and the personality of avatars influence communication and the identity of the person the avatar represents by way of fabricating another individual that is the total opposite of you. For an example, a middle aged out of shape nonsocial and low self-esteem person can transform their self into a famous actor like Dwayne Johnson (formerly known as the rock when he wrestled) where they will have a massive build and a ton of popularity. A role-playing gamer named Becky Glasure had lots of experience in these types of games and did not receive any notoriety from other avatar gamers until she reinvented hers to a more popular one (Levine, 2007). Even though the new avatar that Becky created was a far fetch character than the person who she was, it helped her to be popular among other gamers which increased communication.
Virtual worlds can have a positive influence on intercultural communication if people are using a false character representation of who they are because it prevents other people from using prejudice against towards them. Stereotyping will also be reduced because an avatar can built towards what people idolize. Nonverbal communication plays a powerful role in virtual and role playing games because an avatar can be used to create movements, gestures, and facial expressions through the use of kinesics (Jandt, 2013, section 5.115). I have never played virtual games but I know family members who InWorldz which is a virtual game that allows you to create your own avatar. They claim an unappealing avatar will have no effect on nonverbal communication, while an attractive does.
References
Jandt, F.E. (2013). An introduction to intercultural communication: Identities in a global community. Retrieved from Sage Publications, Inc, 02/2012. VitalBook file
Levine, K. (2007, July 31, Morning Edition). Alter egos in a virtual worl — NPR. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?story…
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