Category: digital communities
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How to Balance Story and Narrative Design: Crafting the Perfect Player or Reader Experience (how to write video games & storytelling techniques 101)
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in digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, fiction, fundraising, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game writing, game-based learning, learning technology, literary nonfiction, literature, Master’s Program, narrative design, Narratology, nsf national science foundation, role-playing, screenwriting, scripteriting, scriptwriting, Story time, storytelling, teaching, writingDiscover the Art of Crafting Unforgettable Stories. Whether you’re writing Game, poems, or the next great world novel! Explore the symbiotic relationship between game balance and narrative design, uncovering the secrets behind player engagement and immersion. Dive into the world of game theory and self-determination theory for a deeper understanding of what makes games truly…
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A Breaking of Crows and Dogs – The Storyteller’s Guide to the “Dog Days” of Summer: The Folklore & Mythologies of the Autumnal Equinox
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in Chinese folklore, comparative literature, copywriting, creativewriting, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, fable, fairytale, fan studies, fantasy, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, Grece, interactive fiction, japan, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, Mythology, Narratology, Popular Culture Studies, spirituality, worldbuilding, writing, yokaiDive deep into the mystical world of the #DogDaysofSummer in our recent article! 🌞🐶 We unravel the Greek symbolism and its connection to celestial tales. Explore global references and their storytelling potential. 🌍📖 Ignite your creative spark! #Storytellers #Mythology #WorldBuilders #GreekCulture #CreativeInspiration #CulturalMyths
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10 Videogame Characters Inspired By Japanese Folklore
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in Academia, animal crossing, anime, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, digital communities, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, Mythology, nihon shoki, pokemon, popular culture, shinto, shintoism, videogames, writing, yokai, zeldaChinese and Korean traders introduced Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and the ever present Confucianism while Japan provided various regional myths, legends, and lore. These ingredients were brewed into various and effervescent cultures all across Japan. Each village responding accordingly by pasting outside influences upon their daily lives. These elements were transformed Japan’s landscape and ecosystem and…
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The Language of Worldbuilding: It’s All Dystopian Baseball to Me + Review of Jen Gish’s ‘The Resisters’
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in Book Blog, book review, books, Chinese literature, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, east asia, east asian studies, existentialist, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, quote, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, Story time, worldbuilding, writing“Do you know what trauma is? she would ask. Doyou know how it can change people? And, You have toask, Who what when where how why. Starting withwho did this—the old Ondi or the new? But Gwen wouldjust say, over and over, You don’t understand” The Resisters Maybe it’s the anthropologist in me, or the…
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“Play More, Blame Less:” Dr. Rachel Kowert Delivers Enlightening Methods for Humans to Engage with Games and Gaming at SXSW
🌟 Calling all change-makers and game enthusiasts! 🎮 Let’s rally behind Dr. Rachel Kowert’s transformative panel at SXSW2023. Her insights bridge the gap between psychology and gaming, showing us the power of video games as tools for mental wellness and creativity. 🧠🌈 Your vote can make a difference—let’s give her panel the spotlight it deserves!…
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From Scrolls to Presses: Unraveling the Artistic Tapestry of Eastern and Western Printing History
Tracing the Imprints of Print and Media History: A Hegelian Sublation of East and Western Narratives. This compelling article embarks on an enlightening journey through the realms of print and media history, guided by Hegel’s profound concept of sublation. Unravel the contrasting trajectories of East and Western printing traditions, exploring the interplay of cultural, technological,…