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[lhexa]

I've been considering using psychological cues from videogames to help in my studies.

For instance, I could have a tape recorder play one of those "goal completed" sounds, like the jingles from Metroid games, every time I complete a problem or finish reading a chapter. Similarly, every time I get the wrong answer on a problem, I could play a suitably frustrating sound, like Mario screaming as he falls into a pit.

Every time I finish an assignment prior to the night before it's due, I could give myself an index card saying, "You have unlocked a full night's sleep!"

During finals, I could hum some vaguely apocalyptic, final boss music. Plus I would embellish the exams' titles. "Multivariable Calculus Final," for instance, would be crossed out and replaced with "Gigavariable Excalculodeath".

Just some thoughts.

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[baxil.livejournal.com]

And speaking of which, have you seen Final Fantasy A+ (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/164193)? Still one of my favorite spoofs of the series ever.

[lhexa.livejournal.com]

Heh, I had totally forgotten about that. It is indeed cool.