Non-Verbal Communication Forms in Multi-player Game Session

The lack of intuitive and non-intrusive non-verbal cues is one of the distinctive features that separate computer-mediated communication settings from face-to-face encounters. The analysis of the non-verbal communication forms in a multi-player game session indicates that the participants of collaborative virtual environment can effectively use various forms of non-verbal communication to reduce the communication difficulties. A creative combination of various communication channels makes it possible to enhance the interaction. The limitations of computer mediation can be reduced by enabling more flexible and natural interaction. Although the naturalness and of face-to-face communication is hard to achieve, the virtual environments provide additional ways to enhance the weak areas of interaction.