Problem
Research questions and friction points this paper is trying to address.
Discord
teenage gamers
cross-platform practice
social risks
security risks
Gaming Together on Discord: Teen Gamer's Cross-Platform Practices
🤖 AI Summary
研究通过半结构化访谈探讨青少年如何利用Discord增强游戏社交体验，并提出设计建议以解决由此产生的安全和治理问题。
📝 Abstract
Discord is one of the most popular communication platforms among gamers. While prior research has highlighted its role in community building, relatively little attention has been paid to its original gaming context-how it shapes gameplay and social experiences. To address this gap, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 teenage Discord users. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we show how players leverage Discord to create more collaborative and socially enriched experiences that extend beyond the game itself. However, gaming together on Discord also resulted in social and security risks. We conceptualize gaming together on Discord as a cross-platform practice that extends gameplay beyond a game and supports players' social needs. Additionally, cross-platform practice also introduces the 'platform gap,' where fragmented governance between platforms exposed players to risks. To address this tension, we propose design implications aimed at bridging the platform gap, strengthening communication channels, and supporting safer gaming experiences.
Innovation
Methods, ideas, or system contributions that make the work stand out.
Cross-Platform Practice
Socially Enriched Experiences
Platform Gap
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