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Computer Games
Like adults of the type, INTJ youngsters also enjoy computer games and the internet. In fact, they
like computers and videogames the second most of all types. 226 This may not sit well with their
parents, who may perceive such usage of computers as excessive. Oddly enough, the parents would
probably not be bothered if their child's time were spending an equivalent amount of time
participating a school sports team, hanging out with friends, or watching TV like a "normal" boy or
girl. Hence it can be seen that the parents are not really bothered by the amount of time that the
child spends on the computer; no, what they are bothered by is the fact that the child is using a
computer as opposed to spending the time on more conventional adolescent pursuits.
Many INTJ computer game favorites are simply more complicated versions of the games they
enjoyed as children. The child who builds a city out of cardboard boxes/Legos/sticks graduates to
playing Sim City. The child who sets up elaborate battles with toy armies graduates to playing
strategy sims like Ages of Empires or Civilization. And here too the setup can be more fun than the
actual game: INTJs enjoy creating custom maps for their scenario before they even start playing.
Worldbuilding
When you consider that INTJ children mostly enjoy the "setting up" phase of a game, it comes as
no surprise that some INTJs eschew the games entirely and just build the world. This task engages
all their faculties: their intuitive love of global, abstract ideas; their NT love for designing complex
systems; and even their TJ love for being in charge of projects. (Imaginary worlds are a lot less
draining on the introversion batteries than real ones.)
So what does worldbuilding entail? Everything, of course. An INTJ fantasy world comes complete
with its own plants, animals, and environment. Since they have read books of science fiction and
fantasy, they will not neglect the creation of extra moons, suns, and other solar bodies. Naturally
the world needs inhabitants too; and these inhabitants must have their own society, tools, vehicles,
clothing, currency, etc. One of the best parts about designing inhabitants is creating a language for
them complete with dictionary and grammar.
INTJs are also intrigued by the imaginary worlds that others have built. For example, a Trekkie
INTJ may study books about alien spaceship design or the anatomy of alien species. Similarly, an
INTJ may become fascinated by the history and cultures of fantasy or sci fi worlds, i.e. Lord of the
Rings or Myst. They may try to learn Vulcan, D'ni, Elvish, etc. as a way to immerse themselves
more deeply in their fandom of choice. Both male and female INTJs will imagine elaborate stories
that take place in these worlds, though due to cultural conditioning only the females will actually
commit them to written form and share them on the internet.
Art
Adult INTJs enjoy appreciating art 227 and young INTJs may enjoy creating it. Interestingly, an
INTJ’s interest in designing systems comes out here too. For example, an INTJ may draw a place
where horses are living. They will think to themselves, “We need a pond, and it should be kind of
big, because there are a lot of horses and they might have foals. Also, the sun might be hot, so I’ll
add some trees for shade. And in case there are wolves, I’ll put a cliff up here so the horses can be
safe. There will be a secret path that only the horses know about. Then they can escape whenever
they see the predators coming. There will be a horse that stands up on this hill to watch. But
226 Myers, McCaulley, Quenk & Hammer, 1998
227 Myers, McCaulley, Quenk & Hammer, 1998