Nicholas Andriani Rankin
  • Discover the Heartbreaking Tale of The Wanderer – Reviewing An Anglo-Saxon Elegiac Masterpiece That Will Leave You Breathless! Including Considerations from Japan.

    Apr 8, 2023
    writing
    Academic Analysis, Anglo-Saxon Legacy, Anglo-Saxon Literature, Anguish, Bardic Tales, Change Is Inevitable, Companionship, Cultural Heritage, Dark Night of the Soul, Elegy, Emotive Storytelling, English literature, grief, Heartbreak, Heritage Education., Human Condition, Kinship, literary analysis, Literary Heritage, loneliness, Loss and Transience, Medieval History, Old English Poetry, Poetry Community, Rhetorical Questions, Scholarly Research, The Wanderer, Transience of Life, Universal Experience, Warrior Culture
    Discover the Heartbreaking Tale of The Wanderer – Reviewing An Anglo-Saxon Elegiac Masterpiece That Will Leave You Breathless! Including Considerations from Japan.

    Greetings, dear audience! As a comparativist of medieval comp lit and researcher of storytelling methods, I am excited to take you on a journey through one of the most poignant and moving pieces of English literature – The Wanderer. The Wanderer is an elegy, a poetic lament for the loss of a loved one or…

  • I Am a Cat: Rough Draft for Upcoming Interactive Visual Novel Based on Natsume Soseki’s Beloved Japanese Tale

    Apr 6, 2023
    comparative literature, digital communities, digital storytelling, dramatist, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, education, English, fable, fairytale, film review, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, Globalization, Graduate Research, graduate school, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, language, learning technology, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, publishing, science fiction, serious games, shinto, shintoism, Short story, spiritual, spirituality, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, taoism, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thesis, user research, videogames, visual novel, writing
    Animals, anime, Cat Protagonist, choices matter, City Life, Complexities of Life, Consequences, curiosity, digital storytelling, Exploration, Fulfillment., Game Development Class, Home Life, Humans, I am Cat, Immersive Experience, Interactive Game, japan, japanese, japanese literature, Joy, Knowledge, Literary Conventions, manga, Meiji, natsume soseki, Non-Canon Literature, Purpose, Search for Meaning, Second Person Narrative, slice of life, soseki, storytelling, The Adventures of Cat, visual novel, visual storytelling, Wisdom, world building
    I Am a Cat: Rough Draft for Upcoming Interactive Visual Novel Based on Natsume Soseki’s Beloved Japanese Tale

    Unleash Your Inner Feline: The Adventures of Cat – A Visual Novel Game That Explores Life’s Complexities!

  • Announcing H.A.I.A.N: The Pillow Book, An Interactive Game Journey Through Haian-Era Japan

    Apr 3, 2023
    Art, asia, asian studies, choose your own adventure, Confucianism, education, fable, fairytale, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, haiku, history, interactive fiction, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, language, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, shintoism, storytelling, user research, videogames, visual novel, writing
    Artistic Pursuits, Betrayal, Buddhist Practices, Choice Matters, Court Games, Court Politics, Courtly Love, Deception, Falling Rank, Forbidden Love, Friendship, Gender Roles, Heian Court Life, Historical Fiction, Influence, Interactive Narrative, Intrigue, japanese culture, japanese history, Japanese Traditions, Japanophile, Lady Murasaki, Manipulation, Power Struggles, Rising Rank, Rumor Mill, Sei Shonagon, Shinto Worship, visual novel
    Announcing H.A.I.A.N: The Pillow Book, An Interactive Game Journey Through Haian-Era Japan

    “Enter the world of Heian Japan in ‘H.A.I.A.N’, a narrative-driven game where you play as Saki, a young court lady trying to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. Will you spread rumors to gain favor, or will you stay true to your principles and risk falling in rank? Explore the beauty and culture of…

  • Unleashing Creativity: The Incredible World of User-Generated Maps in Gaming Culture

    Apr 2, 2023
    writing
    artistic expression, BBC News, Black Lives Matter, Collaboration, creativity, culture, DeviantArt, Eurogamer, fan art, gamer grandma, gaming, gaming culture, mapmaking, media archaeology, Minecraft, philosophy, political activism, psychology, r/gamingmaps, real-world effects, Skyrim, social commentary, social impact, technical aspects, The Legend of Zelda, Tumblr, user research, user-generated content, video games, virtual protests
    Unleashing Creativity: The Incredible World of User-Generated Maps in Gaming Culture

    Are you ready to explore the vibrant and endlessly creative world of user-generated maps in gaming culture? From the sprawling landscapes of Skyrim to the hidden dungeons of The Legend of Zelda, gamers around the world are using their imaginations and technical know-how to craft stunning, intricate maps that capture the spirit of their favorite…

  • Uncovering the Past from Above: Dr. Sarah Parcak’s Vision for the Future of Archaeology

    Apr 1, 2023
    ancient mediterranean studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, egypt, writing
    Advocacy, Archaeology, book review, Capitalism Critique, Climate Change, Conflict, Cultural Heritage, Dr. Sarah Parcak, Equity, Ethics, Future Thinking, Global Perspective, Human History, Innovation, Interdisciplinary, Looting, Newspaper, Preservation, research, Satellite Imagery, Space Archaeology, Sustainability, technology
    Uncovering the Past from Above: Dr. Sarah Parcak’s Vision for the Future of Archaeology

    Uncover the secrets of the past from above with Dr. Sarah Parcak’s groundbreaking book, “Archaeology from Space.” Join us as we explore the future-thinking insights and capitalism critiques of this pioneering space archaeologist. Discover how satellite imagery is revolutionizing the way we approach the study of human history, and learn about Dr. Parcak’s advocacy work…

  • Tea Kettles and Tanuki: How the Large-Testicled Raccoon Dog Bunbuku Chagama Became a Folktale Hero + Game Idea

    Mar 31, 2023
    buddhism, comparative literature, Confucianism, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, fable, fairytale, fan studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, horror, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, kojiki, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, Narratology, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, spiritual, spirituality, Story time, storytelling, the university of missouri, Thought Provoking, user research, videogames, virtual reality, writing, yokai
    AdventurousTales, BelovedClassics, BuddhismInJapan, BunbukuChagama, CreativeInspiration, CulturalHeritage, EdoPeriod, EnduringLegacies, EntertainingNarratives, FolkloreTraditions, GenerosityWins, HumorousStories, JapaneseCulture, JapaneseFolklore, KindnessMatters, LightheartedHumor, MagicalCreatures, MoralValues, MythicalLegends, OralTradition, PowerOfCommunity, RoleplayingGames, SamuraiCulture, shintoism, StorytellingFun, SupernaturalCharacters, TanukiTales, TeaKettleTransformation, TransformationalPower, VideoGameInspiration
    Tea Kettles and Tanuki: How the Large-Testicled Raccoon Dog Bunbuku Chagama Became a Folktale Hero + Game Idea

    As the tea kettle began to boil, a strange sensation overcame the old man. The water within the kettle began to bubble and swirl, and suddenly, it transformed into a creature unlike any he had ever seen before. It was a Tanuki, a magical creature from Japanese folklore, and it had taken the form of…

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