Chapter Gesture and Movement Indices of Presence

Three players bring their avatars to the same in-game location to start a quest together. As they arrive, the gnome bounces on the spot and waves. The elf throws back her head in laughter before dancing with a provocative hip sway. The human salutes smartly and bows. Each of these gestures communica...

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Main Author: Popat, Sita (auth)
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Published: PETER LANG LTD International Academic Publishers 2017
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