Structures of choice in narratives in Gamification and games
The piece explores the various structures that can be used within gamification experiences and games, and how to use them and recognise them.
Category: Storytelling
Storytelling
Organic player narrative and experience narratives
Knowing when to direct players and when to leave them alone is always tricky. In this piece we explore how using both is possibly the best overall method.
What is Environmental Storytelling & why it’s important for you
Environmental storytelling is extremely subtle and requires that the player be constantly aware and work for their own understanding.
Can VR help with a therapy shortage in mental health treatment?
With mental health treatments not being widely available for everyone, could VR therapy be the answer to treatment shortage?
Storytelling: The strength of metaphors when gamifying
Metaphors are amazingly efficient storytelling tools to bring across abstract concepts in an original and unique way. Learn how to use them effectively.
Player Archetypes – Using the “Hero’s Journey” as a Framework
Using Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey”, Jung’s Archetypes and Bartle’s Player Types, we explore how to better expand the framework for a gamified environment.
Exploring gaming personality types and play styles: Part 4 The Killer/Philanthropist
Breaking down the various player’s types, such as the Killer/Philanthropist, if you wish to use these in your game or gamification development.
Exploring gaming personality types and play styles: Part 3 The Socializer
Breaking down the various player’s types, such as the Socialiser, if you wish to use these in your game or gamification development.
Exploring gaming personality types and play styles: Part 2 The Explorer
Breaking down the various player’s types, such as the Explorer, if you wish to use these in your game or gamification development.
Exploring gaming personality types and play styles: Part 1 The Achiever
Breaking down the various player’s types, such as Achiever, if you wish to use these in your game or gamification development.
