The horrors of war video games dot

Far from the typical leisure and entertainment that define the game, there are times when the harsh events that occur in reality, crossing borders of virtual worlds and moved by an entire community of players. On Tuesday 11 September, took place in the city of Benghazi (Libya), an assault on the U.S. consulate, through an armed group of radical Muslims exalted because of the publication of a movie that mocks their religious beliefs. In this devastating attack, the U.S. ambassador was killed along with three of his aides in a horrible example of the misfortunes that can make humans.

The relationship you have with this news gaming industry lies in the victim Sean Smith, one of the officers killed , it was one of the best players in the EVE Online community. During the years he handled his avatar Vile Rat, got out from the crowd for his diplomatic skills and ability to resolve conflicts. These facts and involvement in many of the major events within the title, got grant a recess within the game board, a position selected by vote of the players, which would make the work of intermediary between fans and the group of developers.

As is typical within the MMO, the controversies and discussions between players flooded the forums of the game with long talks between rivals. However, since his identity was known as one of the victims of the incident, the entire gaming community, joined in a united movement to commemorate his memory and raised hundreds of condolence messages in all forums on the web. The Mittani, one of the greatest players of the game and a personal friend of the victim, described him in the following words

He was a genuinely warm and funny man. In board meetings or discussions usual, Sean was passionate in defending his opinion, and if you showed you not agree with his stance, getting present their arguments in a way that invited extended discussion. Enjoy many quiet moments with him, talking about issues outside the game and knowing better. They are one of those occasions where you discover the person behind the pixels and do not come back to see him in the same way.

You may have been a friend, enemy or a pawn in a much larger game, but touched every aspect of EVE in ways that 99% of the population will never understand

Rest in peace

Other events of remembrance continue to emerge spontaneously within the EVE Online game and can already see many buildings that bear his name with pride. In the coming days, expect a formal statement by the developers with the announcement of a comprehensive act to his memory.

This sad news reminds us that people are always behind every character in MMO games: anonymous men and women full of big dreams and illusions. Since we joined Joystiq loss and light a candle to his memory endures

Rest in peace mate