Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the great comments so far on your peers’ pass two stories. The responses I have examined so far have been thoughtful and well-written. I’m currently considering two options for our final minor assignment:
Option 1: Narratology vs. Ludology debate: the class will be divided into two groups: narratologists and ludologists. We’ll then have a moderated debate on the importance of narrative design versus gameplay design in virtual worlds and online games.
Option 2: Spec Sheet for Video Game Storyline: students will individually craft storyline ideas for video games based on the Bob Bates reading from last week. Everyone will write a story idea and then respond to a few peers’ ideas.
I’m setting up a voting forum in WebCT. Please cast your vote for Option 1 or Option 2 by the end of the day and I’ll post the assignment tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions about this process!
