Category Archives: Digital Narrative

Final Projects

Posted on April 29, 2008 by dave

This is an open thread. If you would like to share your final project, you can post a link here.

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For out last class we will be discussing Super Columbine Massacre RPG!. You can download the game from the game’s main site. For background information you can read the entry on Wikipedia. You should also spend some time reading the … Continue reading →

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Stealing Cars

Posted on April 15, 2008 by dave

Monday we will discuss Grand Theft Auto. As I indicated in class you should play for roughly six hours, enough time for you to understand how the game works. (Feel free to play more, as it can only help, and … Continue reading →

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First Person for Monday

Posted on April 8, 2008 by dave

On Monday we will be discussing First Person. You should read the essays (and accompanying responses) by Murray, Eskelinen, Moulthrop, Jenkins, Zimmerman, and Douglas & Hargadon. Post your comments/thoughts/rumminations below.

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Your Mother is a Computer

Posted on April 2, 2008 by dave

No this is not a “your momma” joke. For Monday read The Prologue, Parts I & III of Katherine N. Hayles My Mother was a Computer. Leave your comments/questions below. If you send me an email after Thursday I can … Continue reading →

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ARG (Alternative Reality Gaming)

Posted on March 25, 2008 by dave

Adam Brackin will be here to discuss all things ARG. For class begin by reading this Quick Start Guide and then the wikipedia article Alternative Reality Games. Next you should sign up for an account and take a look around … Continue reading →

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Alice’s House of Leaves

Posted on March 18, 2008 by dave

For Monday watch Inanimate Alice. You should watch all three episodes (which should take less than half an hour total). Next take a look at Implementation. You do no need to read all of this work, although you can if … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th-House of Leaves

Posted on March 4, 2008 by dave

Enjoy your midterm free spring break. Take House of Leaves with you where ever you go (or don’t go). Leave your comment(s) here.

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Patching together Monday

Posted on February 28, 2008 by dave

For Monday you should spend 2 1/2 to 3 hours reading Patchwork Girl. Keep in mind that the interface is clunky so it might take you some investment before you are actually able to read it, so leave yourself more … Continue reading →

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Remediation for Monday

Posted on February 22, 2008 by dave

Post here your thoughts on Remediation. Please also include which chapter(s) you read from the middle section so that I have a sense of what interests people.

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