Wonderful research paper talks about the ways that Mafia-style social groups made up of relatives or meatspace friends can affect the gameplay in MMORPGs, especially Everquest. Pay attention to the wonderfully titled "Friends are the Ultimate Exploit" section of the paper for some geniune mind-blowing.
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