Exploring+the+z-axis

=Real World Visualizations=

The visualization of virtual worlds is best understood when seen in comparison to that of the real world.The flexibility within Perfect World’s z-axis is mystifying because of the various actions a character can perform. The character’s inhuman speed, ability to take flight, and battle underwater creates a weaker link between Perfect World and the real world. However, the stringent confinements of Guild Wars' vertical space is rarely experienced in the real world. Although players in perfect world can run, teleport or fly from one world to the next, players in Guild Wars are accustomed to stepping through portals. These navigational habits are examined in relation to the real world through photographs taken by the members of this group. This section uses real world visualization to explain the elasticity of Perfect World’s z-axis in comparison to the limitations of Guild Wars' stringent vertical space.