Essays about: "Gameplay"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 198 essays containing the word Gameplay.

  1. 1. The “Magic Gathering” of Comprehension Devices : A diachronic systemic functional linguistics analysis of MTG game card texts

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Schiller; [2024]
    Keywords : Systemic Functional Linguistics; Magic: The Gathering; keywords; card text; action; process; mood; transitivity; comprehension;

    Abstract : This study investigates the diachronic shift of revised card texts in the tabletop collectible card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’.  The lexicogrammatical patterns found are compared to theories on comprehension and learning, and to the development of the game. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rules of Thumb for VR RTS games

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : David Hultsten; Martin Quach; [2023-11-30]
    Keywords : Game design; strategy games; thesis; guidelines; games; UI; VR;

    Abstract : Creating good user interfaces in VR can be a challenge especially when trying to make strategy games in VR. The reason is that strategy games tend to have a lot of GUI (Graphical User Interface) on the screen during gameplay. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring procedural generation of planets : Developing a tool to create spherical worlds

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Filip Tripkovic; [2023]
    Keywords : Procedural Content Generation; PCG; Planet; World; Sphere; Terrain; Noise; Unity; Editor; Designer; Tool; Game Development;

    Abstract : If you want procedurally generated content in your games, you often have to rely on your own ability to develop the desired tools. This can be limiting for newer game developers, leading to certain types of gameplay not being considered when designing games. READ MORE

  5. 4. Uncanny details : Exploration how the uncanny valley appears within the movements of virtual characters

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Mikael Ytterstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual body language; Uncanny Valley; game user experience; animation; game development; motion capture; immersion;

    Abstract : This study has examined what in virtual characters movement invokes negative sensations associated with the Uncanny Valley. This was done through a study involving semi-structured interviews, open-ended surveys and eye tracking during which the 10 participants observed gameplay and dialogue clips from three different games. READ MORE

  6. 5. Can You Pet the Dog? : Exploring the experiential impact of sociable animal interaction in games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Frida Björnfot; Sofia Rautiainen; [2023]
    Keywords : digital game; game design; human-animal interaction; player experience; virtual animals;

    Abstract : The feature to “pet” animals in digital games is highly requested by players in online discourse, but there is a lack of research on its utility from a game design perspective. This thesis aims to gain a preliminary understanding of the effects of optional, sociable animal interaction to further inform game design decisions. READ MORE