NetMonster: A Trip Through Early 2000s Internet and the Monsters Hidden Inside Websites
Embark on a nostalgic journey through the early 2000s internet in this captivating 10-minute conference talk. Explore the forgotten world of NetMonsters, a game where players collected virtual creatures hidden within websites. Discover how tech-savvy individuals on platforms like Geocities, Tripod, and Angelfire created intricate digital ecosystems for these monsters. Delve into the mechanics of NetMonsters and follow the speaker's archaeological expedition through the Wayback Machine, Geocities archives, and data hoarder torrents to uncover lost NetMonster communities. Gain insights from Rocky Kev, a multifaceted web developer, game creator, organizer, and educator, as he shares his fascination with the ever-evolving web landscape and reflects on this unique piece of internet history.