tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172359179613729870.post5422639806798748922..comments2024-03-09T13:49:30.039+05:30Comments on Variety SF: Gwyneth Jones' "Cheats" (as by Ann Halam) (short story, computer games)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172359179613729870.post-58877264888892693622020-02-16T04:00:49.741+05:302020-02-16T04:00:49.741+05:30I read this story in '09 then again today. I w...I read this story in '09 then again today. I was reminded of it by the Black Mirror episode, 'Playtest,' which I just watched. Very similar VR themes. Re above comments: I think they WERE in VR the whole time and were not light years from home. VR left him severely brain damaged.CageFightingBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281047660517115977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172359179613729870.post-22383585869279105722012-06-03T11:56:08.048+05:302012-06-03T11:56:08.048+05:30Oops - I've long since forgotten the details o...Oops - I've long since forgotten the details of this story.Tinkoohttp://variety-sf.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172359179613729870.post-64781697591688449152012-06-03T08:00:26.500+05:302012-06-03T08:00:26.500+05:30As far as I understood, the bodies does not travel...As far as I understood, the bodies does not travel, only the information (comprising the minds and body particulars of the protagonists), then real "analog" bodies are made on arrival to the new planet based on the information contained in their virtual avatars. Of course instant travel of information violates the relativity laws.<br />Interesting points: opens the possibility of a maybe "eternal" existence after death in another planet<br />Flaws: many, specially how did the kids return home?, what really happened to the boy? (seems to be very ill after return)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com