Simulating the Storytelling Qualities of Life: Telling Stories with the Sims

Submitted by Jason Rutter on Fri, 09/03/2007 - 21:07.

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Publication Type		Proceedings Article
Year of Publication		2005
Authors		Heliö, Satu
Conference Name		DiGRA 2005 Conference: Changing Views--Worlds in Play
Key Words		Narratology; narrativity; ludology; narrative mindset; The Sims
Abstract		The stories vs. games debate has been prominent during the early years of game studies, and few other perspectives have been introduced to the discussion. In the paper, Game Researcher and Concept Designer Satu Heliö from Sulake Corporation introduces new concepts with which to approach the supposed divide. She argues that concepts such as narrative mindset and social schema provide better means to understand game features and player motivations regarding such game genres as role-playing games and popular game series such as The Sims.
URL		http://www.digra.org/dl/db/06276.29242.pdf

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