Tag: game development
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Level 4: Reflecting on the Game Design Journey of “Trail Guardian: The Ranger’s Journey”
As I navigate through the process of designing “Trail of the Guard: Ranger’s Journey” (TotG), I find myself confounded and delighted in the complexities of digital game creation. I’d like to take a moment to consider three major perspectives.. Reflection on Game Mechanics Design As I navigate through the process of designing “Trail of the…
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Self-Determination Theory in the State of Game Studies – Motivations for Video Game Play and Political Decision-Making: Evidence from Four Countries
This week I read over several papers on motivation design and encouraging participation among students. You see, games require motivated participants involved in an objective voluntarily. That’s a hell of a triumph! One of the articles that stands out hails from a multinational survey on decision-making and player motivation -> Game Studies – Motivations for…
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Playing Skip-Bo: A metaphor, a lesson on life, and a game.
You may or not have noticed by now but I like to overthink things. To stew and ferment a subject and distill it to the nuclear components that make it tick. As a video game researcher and sociologist with an eclectic background, interpreting the card game Skip-Bo through a metaphorical lens presents a unique opportunity…
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In the Whispers of Chance Encounters- A Poem, An Essay, and a Confession.
In the ever-spinning world of fleeting encounters, there lies a hidden tapestry of connection. Each glance, each smile shared with a stranger, weaves a story untold, a narrative that pulses with the heartbeat of humanity. These moments, often overlooked in the rush of daily life, hold the essence of our shared experience. They are the…
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Game Design Certification: Check!
Check this out on LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/67803ea59db32bc736dc490977f9850e1ce458e8838ee2b74d6b7af138c088a7
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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…