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IWEC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Engaging Game Characters: Informing Design with Player Perspectives
The behavior of characters in current computer games is generally scripted and predictable. This paper discusses some issues related to creating game characters that enhance player...
Penelope Drennan, Stephen Viller, Peta Wyeth
DIGRA
2003
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
Player Character Design Facilitating Emotional Depth in MMORPGs
How can we create computer games facilitating emotional depth in the playing experience? When entering into a persistent virtual game world the player leaves the body behind. It i...
Mirjam Eladhari, Craig A. Lindley
DIGRA
2005
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
Building and Reconstructing Character. A Case Study of Silent Hill 3
Characters are in an important role in many games. A good player character is likely to leave good lasting impression about the game. It has been argued that creating the personal...
Petri Lankoski
ACII
2007
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Does Body Movement Engage You More in Digital Game Play? and Why?
In past years, computer game designers have tried to increase player engagement by improving the believability of characters and environment. Today, the focus is shifting toward im...
Nadia Bianchi-Berthouze, Whan Woong Kim, Darshak P...
DIGRA
2003
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
Characters in Computer Games: Toward Understanding Interpretation and Design
Interpretation of characters is a fundamental feature of human behavior. Even with limited information available, people will assign personality – even to inanimate objects. Cha...
Petri Lankoski, Satu Heliö, Inger Ekman