Essays about: "Ludology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word Ludology.

  1. 1. Worldbuilding in roleplaying games : How do secondary narratives make user experiences more immersive?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Dimitra Papacosta; [2023]
    Keywords : UX; User Experience; Immersion; Ludology; Narratology; Roleplaying games; RPG; Side quests;

    Abstract : Digitala rollspel har idag allt större och mer inlevelserika spelvärldar, vilket bidrar till hög inlevelse hos användarna. Följaktligen ser genren såväl stora framgångar inom spelindustrin som ett större forskningsintresse inom akademin. READ MORE

  3. 2. Getting Mortdogged : How high-ranking players experience randomness in Teamfight Tactics (TFT)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Maximilian Feig; Adrian Hagerman; [2023]
    Keywords : Ludology; Player experience; Randomness; Teamfight Tactics; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis seeks to find out what players’ experiences with randomness in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) are like, what makes these experiences good and bad, and what a game developer can learn from them. TFT and Auto-Battlers in general are a topic that has not seen much research despite their immense popularity since their inception. READ MORE

  4. 3. Politics at Play: Analyzing discussions on political protests in Animal Crossing - New Horizons

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Cecilia Lundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Foucault; political discourse; protesting; video games; Animal Crossing; ludology; online communication; politisk diskurs; protester; tv-spel; ludologi; onlineforum; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Executing and performing political protests is not just for the streets. A number of political protests have been held in video games, using the features of the game to convey political messages. In a world where there is ample possibility to communicate online, players are able to discuss these protests in online communities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Why We Jump and How We Fall (For It) : An Overview of the Concept of Jumping as a Video Game Mechanic and How it Affects Gameplay

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Christoffer El Idrissi; Eskil Ettehag; [2022]
    Keywords : Game mechanics; jump mechanic; ludology; skill; user experience; play; Harmony;

    Abstract : In this paper we analyze the existing methods for exploring and evaluating the characteristics of the jump mechanic in video games by comparing qualitative research done in the field of game studies. For this study we are using the jump as a centerpiece, starting with an analysis of different methodologies that break down game mechanics and assessing their functionality and possible effects on players. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Digital Myth of Women on The Battlefield : A Reception Analysis of Female Soldiers in the Online Discourse of Battlefield V

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Loraine Gauteul; [2019]
    Keywords : Video Games; Critical Discourse Analysis; Battlefield V Phenomenon; Identification; Gender and Media;

    Abstract : Lately, the trailer for the game “Battlefield V” received a massive backlash from the players of the Battlefield franchise due to the fact that the game inspired by World War II featured a woman as the main character. This research set out to investigate how female elements are interpreted in a traditional male-dominated digital space, and aims to highlight the elements to consider when introducing a female lead character in a video game. READ MORE