Web site creates new way to display school spirit
U-Wire
Issue date: 10/25/07 Section: Features
(U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. - A battle among all of the Ivy League schools erupted across cyber space yesterday with the help of a new game, "GoCrossCampus." The socially interactive game allows Ivy League students to show their school spirit as they attempt to dominate their rival schools in the GoCrossCampus Ivy League Championship.
In a press release, Yale junior Matthew O. Brimer explained what "GoCrossCampus" entails.
"Take a world domination game, multiply it by over 50,000 players, add online social interactivity and set the whole thing on a map of New England," said Brimer. "You control your own legion of armies, coordinate the game plan, and play as a team with the rest of your school to take over territories and edge out your rival Ivies."
Over 100 Dartmouth students have already signed up to play, according to Ivy Council Logistics and Communication Chair Ayla Glass '09. "Students can keep joining for the next three days," Glass said. "Since each person is given a piece, we are encouraging floors to start a group or sports teams."
The game is comprised of a series of rounds that expire at the end of each day. Players, who control 10 armies each, decide how to distribute their forces during each round. Players can attack a territory controlled by a different team, defend their own territory, or move their troops to an adjacent territory which they already control, according to the game's Web site.
Team members have the option of electing a team commander to help coordinate players' activities. The commander has special privileges, such as the ability to e-mail all team members, that facilitate this role, according to the game's Web site.
A built-in chat interface and real-time statistics allow students to strategize with their fellow Dartmouth allies.
The Ivy Council, a consortium that functions as the student government for the entire Ivy League, is sponsoring the game.
Harvard and Yale previously played a similar game, but Glass said the council hoped its coordination of the game would allow more schools to participate.
In a press release, Yale junior Matthew O. Brimer explained what "GoCrossCampus" entails.
"Take a world domination game, multiply it by over 50,000 players, add online social interactivity and set the whole thing on a map of New England," said Brimer. "You control your own legion of armies, coordinate the game plan, and play as a team with the rest of your school to take over territories and edge out your rival Ivies."
Over 100 Dartmouth students have already signed up to play, according to Ivy Council Logistics and Communication Chair Ayla Glass '09. "Students can keep joining for the next three days," Glass said. "Since each person is given a piece, we are encouraging floors to start a group or sports teams."
The game is comprised of a series of rounds that expire at the end of each day. Players, who control 10 armies each, decide how to distribute their forces during each round. Players can attack a territory controlled by a different team, defend their own territory, or move their troops to an adjacent territory which they already control, according to the game's Web site.
Team members have the option of electing a team commander to help coordinate players' activities. The commander has special privileges, such as the ability to e-mail all team members, that facilitate this role, according to the game's Web site.
A built-in chat interface and real-time statistics allow students to strategize with their fellow Dartmouth allies.
The Ivy Council, a consortium that functions as the student government for the entire Ivy League, is sponsoring the game.
Harvard and Yale previously played a similar game, but Glass said the council hoped its coordination of the game would allow more schools to participate.
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