Essays about: "Fantasy role-playing games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Fantasy role-playing games.

  1. 1. Conjunction of the spheres. The struggle for hegemony in the English language online reception of Netflix adaption: The Witcher.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Sarah R. Kern; [2024-02-06]
    Keywords : Production reception; Hegemony; Discourse; Transmedia; Witcher; Fantasy; Polish Fantasy; Media literacy; Convergence culture; Fan-studies; Participation culture; Technical communication; Digital Role-Playing Games; Civic imagination; Netnography; ;

    Abstract : This essay uses the concepts of convergence culture, transmedia and hegemony, to understand the struggles within the English language reception to Netflix Tv production “The Witcher.” In order to help the reader, the essay presents the background to the larger Witcher franchise, as well as standard debates and issues within the fantasy genre, the role-playing-game genre and convergence culture. READ MORE

  3. 2. Quantitative Analysis of Customizable Player Avatars in an MMORPGEnvironment

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Mikhail Gardberg; Siri Kjerf; [2022]
    Keywords : Video Games; Representation; Hypersexuality; Fashion; Digitala spel; representation; hypersexualitet; mode;

    Abstract : Sexualization of video game characters has been noted to have real world consequences. While there are studies surrounding characters designed by video game developers, the same cannot be said for players' choice of attire. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Heroes We Never Are: Interpellation, Subjugation, and the Encoded Other in Fantasy CRPGs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Litteratur - Kultur – Media

    Author : Hassen Taiari; [2020]
    Keywords : literary studies; electronic literature; fantasy; game studies; role-playing games; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the topic of interpellation and subjugation in fantasy computer role-playing games (CRPGs). Using an assemblage-based framework, I argue that CRPG players are hailed and manipulated by the interplay of several texts and dynamics—mainly prose, code, numerical values, rule sets, and mechanics. READ MORE

  5. 4. A lack of flæ:r : A comparative study of English accent stereotypes in fantasy role-playing games

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Eugen Hellström; [2019]
    Keywords : Fantasy role-playing games; phonology; stereotypes; English accents;

    Abstract : This study analyzes the use of linguistic stereotypes in two fantasy role-playing games, Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt and Dragon Age: Origins with a focus on phonology. It investigates how accent stereotypes are used and why they are important for characters in video games, for example regarding prestige and attractiveness. READ MORE

  6. 5. The role-playing game Final Fantasy 7 and English vocabulary development

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Joel Jakobsson; Sara Ullman; [2017]
    Keywords : Video games; digital games; Final Fantasy 7; English language development; vocabulary; vocabulary acquisition; academic words; words to show time aspect; collocations; frequency; keywords; corpus; syllabus;

    Abstract : Abstract In this study, the role-playing game Final Fantasy 7 was analysed in regards of its qualities for English language development. Areas concerning language, specifically vocabulary, and video games explored in this study were academic words, words that express time, collocations, frequency, and keywords. READ MORE