It looks like this is a web page, not a feed. I looked for a feed associated with this page, but couldn't find one. Please enter the address of your feed to validate.

Source: https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109

  1. <!doctype html>
  2. <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">
  3.  
  4.  <head>
  5.    <meta charset="utf-8">
  6.    <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile">
  7.    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  8.    <title>The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention #646577873438 (2025-02-07)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109">
  10.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap">
  11.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css">
  12.    <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script>
  13.    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico">
  14.    <!-- Open Graph Metadata -->
  15.    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
  16.    <meta property="og:title" content="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention #646577873438 (2025-02-07)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T07:47:53Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Richard Wilson" />
  23.    <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" />
  24.    <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" />
  25.    <!-- Schema.org -->
  26.    <script type="application/ld+json">{
  27.            "@context": "https://schema.org",
  28.            "@type": "ScholarlyArticle",
  29.            "headline": "The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention #646577873438 (2025-02-07)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Richard Wilson",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-07T07:47:53Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/646577873438"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "646577873438",
  52.            "abstract": "The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention #646577873438 (2025-02-07)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Richard Wilson",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-07T07:47:53Z",
  58.                "url": "https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109"
  59.            }
  60.        }
  61.    </script>
  62. </head>
  63.  
  64. <body>
  65.    <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target">
  66.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-header">
  67.            <div class="site-mobile-menu-close">
  68.                <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span>
  69.            </div>
  70.        </div>
  71.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div>
  72.    </div>
  73.    <nav class="site-nav">
  74.        <div class="container">
  75.            <div class="site-navigation">
  76.                <div class="row">
  77.                    <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0">
  78.                        <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a>
  79.                    </div>
  80.                    <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1">
  81.                    </div>
  82.                </div>
  83.            </div>
  84.        </div>
  85.    </nav>
  86.    <div class="section post-section pt-5">
  87.        <div class="container">
  88.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  89.                <div class="col-lg-8">
  90.                    <div class="text-center">
  91.                        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/13.jpg" alt="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention" title="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Richard Wilson</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-07</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Richard Wilson for contributing the article "The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg" alt="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention" title="The Role of Temporal Dynamics in Player Learning and Retention" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>This research explores the intersection of mobile gaming and behavioral economics, focusing on how in-game purchases influence player decision-making. The study analyzes common behavioral biases, such as the “anchoring effect” and “loss aversion,” that developers exploit to encourage spending. It provides insights into how these economic principles affect the design of monetization strategies and the ethical considerations involved in manipulating player behavior.</p>
  100. <p>This study leverages mobile game analytics and predictive modeling techniques to explore how player behavior data can be used to enhance monetization strategies and retention rates. The research employs machine learning algorithms to analyze patterns in player interactions, purchase behaviors, and in-game progression, with the goal of forecasting player lifetime value and identifying factors contributing to player churn. The paper offers insights into how game developers can optimize their revenue models through targeted in-game offers, personalized content, and adaptive difficulty settings, while also discussing the ethical implications of data collection and algorithmic decision-making in the gaming industry.</p>
  101. <p>In the labyrinth of quests and adventures, gamers become digital explorers, venturing into uncharted territories and unraveling mysteries that test their wit and resolve. Whether embarking on a daring rescue mission or delving deep into ancient ruins, each quest becomes a personal journey, shaping characters and forging legends that echo through the annals of gaming history. The thrill of overcoming obstacles and the satisfaction of completing objectives fuel the relentless pursuit of new challenges and the quest for gaming excellence.</p>
  102. <p>This study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with cross-platform play in mobile games, where players can interact with others across different gaming devices, such as consoles, PCs, and smartphones. The research examines the technical, social, and business challenges of integrating cross-platform functionality, including issues related to server synchronization, input compatibility, and player matching. The paper also investigates how cross-platform play influences player engagement, community building, and game longevity, as well as the potential for cross-platform competitions and esports. Drawing on user experience research and platform integration strategies, the study provides recommendations for developers looking to implement cross-platform play in a way that enhances player experiences and extends the lifecycle of mobile games.</p>
  103. <p>This research investigates how mobile gaming influences cognitive skills such as problem-solving, attention span, and spatial reasoning. It analyzes both positive and negative effects, providing insights into the potential educational benefits and drawbacks of mobile gaming.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a>
  107.                    </p>
  108.                    <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  109. <a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  110. <a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  111. <a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  112. <a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  113. <a href="https://047556500629-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://422844306444-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://845484689345-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://005178011296-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://726471865413-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://872817328835-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://736866449087-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://273714192474-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://117090564241-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://895804521903-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://412750171871-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://938353542122-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://585785026302-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://410607890636-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://980293552030-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://543274525586-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://366439038158-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://414727881209-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://661129856409-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://312228070452-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?230350217339&amp;url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?315055997229&amp;url=https://naver315055997229-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?127172395331&amp;url=https://naver127172395331-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?452295136732&amp;url=https://naver452295136732-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?232064087794&amp;url=https://naver232064087794-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?034677713933&amp;url=https://naver034677713933-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?556220453750&amp;url=https://naver556220453750-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?158838332709&amp;url=https://naver158838332709-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?571874120843&amp;url=https://naver571874120843-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?898264380263&amp;url=https://naver898264380263-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?097277125213&amp;url=https://naver097277125213-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?735820110037&amp;url=https://naver735820110037-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?475492802520&amp;url=https://naver475492802520-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-342974257839.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-850954691241.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-521784729017.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-432226101207.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-676890043121.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-603504258570.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-291312089778.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-873196256517.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-042900020261.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-470347224644.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-260821636926.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-939055192227.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-959413830823.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-086689382287.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-807029715766.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-149232541209.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-147376156868-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-840326031065-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-229440354191-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6758342109" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  165. </p>
  166.                    <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top">
  167.                    </div>
  168.                </div>
  169.            </div>
  170.        </div>
  171.    </div>
  172.    <div class="section pb-0">
  173.        <div class="container">
  174.            <div class="row">
  175.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  176.                    <h2 class="heading">Related</h2>
  177.                </div>
  178.            </div>
  179.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  180.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  181.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  182.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  183.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/1479825063">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg" alt="Exploring Hybrid AI Models for Cooperative and Competitive Gameplay" title="Exploring Hybrid AI Models for Cooperative and Competitive Gameplay" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-1479825063.mit-edu.top/post/1479825063/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-07</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/1479825063">Exploring Hybrid AI Models for Cooperative and Competitive Gameplay</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design of mobile games, focusing on how AI enables adaptive game mechanics that adjust to a player’s behavior. The research explores how machine learning algorithms personalize game difficulty, enhance NPC interactions, and create procedurally generated content. It also addresses challenges in ensuring that AI-driven systems maintain fairness and avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/1479825063" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/13.jpg" alt="Exploring Hybrid AI Models for Cooperative and Competitive Gameplay" title="Exploring Hybrid AI Models for Cooperative and Competitive Gameplay" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Paul Young</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-07 published post</span>
  202.                                </div>
  203.                            </a>
  204.                        </div>
  205.                    </div>
  206.                </div>
  207.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  208.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  209.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  210.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/5238946170">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="Analyzing Toxicity in Mobile Multiplayer Games: Causes and Solutions" title="Analyzing Toxicity in Mobile Multiplayer Games: Causes and Solutions" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-5238946170.mit-edu.top/post/5238946170/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-07</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/5238946170">Analyzing Toxicity in Mobile Multiplayer Games: Causes and Solutions</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This paper applies semiotic analysis to the narratives and interactive elements within mobile games, focusing on how mobile games act as cultural artifacts that reflect and shape societal values, ideologies, and cultural norms. The study investigates how game developers use signs, symbols, and codes within mobile games to communicate meaning to players and how players interpret these signs in diverse cultural contexts. By analyzing various mobile games across genres, the paper explores the role of games in reinforcing or challenging cultural representations, identity politics, and the formation of global gaming cultures. The research offers a critique of the ways in which mobile games participate in the construction of collective cultural memory.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/5238946170" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/9.jpg" alt="Analyzing Toxicity in Mobile Multiplayer Games: Causes and Solutions" title="Analyzing Toxicity in Mobile Multiplayer Games: Causes and Solutions" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>George Baker</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-07 published post</span>
  229.                                </div>
  230.                            </a>
  231.                        </div>
  232.                    </div>
  233.                </div>
  234.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  235.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  236.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  237.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6390487125">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg" alt="Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Difficulty Adjustment in Games" title="Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Difficulty Adjustment in Games" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-6390487125.mit-edu.top/post/6390487125/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-07</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6390487125">Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Difficulty Adjustment in Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines how mobile gaming facilitates social interactions among players, focusing on community building, communication patterns, and the formation of virtual identities. It also considers the implications of mobile gaming on social behavior and relationships.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://blog-809641324470.mit-edu.top/post/6390487125" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/6.jpg" alt="Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Difficulty Adjustment in Games" title="Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Difficulty Adjustment in Games" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>David Hernandez</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-07 published post</span>
  256.                                </div>
  257.                            </a>
  258.                        </div>
  259.                    </div>
  260.                </div>
  261.            </div>
  262.        </div>
  263.    </div>
  264.    <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe">
  265.        <div class="container">
  266.            <div class="row">
  267.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  268.                    <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2>
  269.                </div>
  270.            </div>
  271.            <form class="row">
  272.                <div class="col-md-8">
  273.                    <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0">
  274.                        <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email">
  275.                    </div>
  276.                </div>
  277.                <div class="col-md-4 d-grid">
  278.                    <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe">
  279.                </div>
  280.            </form>
  281.        </div>
  282.    </div>
  283.    <div class="site-footer">
  284.        <div class="container">
  285.            <div class="row justify-content-center copyright">
  286.                <div class="col-lg-7 text-center">
  287.                    <div class="widget">
  288.                        <p>Copyright &copy;
  289.                            <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved.
  290.                        </p>
  291. <p>
  292.    < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br>
  293.    <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank">
  294.        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload">
  295.    </a>
  296. </p>
  297.                    </div>
  298.                </div>
  299.            </div>
  300.        </div>
  301.    </div>
  302. </body>
  303.  
  304. </html>
Copyright © 2002-9 Sam Ruby, Mark Pilgrim, Joseph Walton, and Phil Ringnalda