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  1. 1. Easing the transition from block-based programming in education : Comparing two ways of transitioning from block-based to text-based programming and an alternative way to solve the transition problem

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Joakim Abdinur Iusuf; Edvin Nordling; [2023]
    Keywords : Block-based programming; Block-based languages; Text-based programming; Text-based languages; One-way transition environments; Dual-modality environments; Hybrid environments; Blockly; BlockPy; Blockly Games; Blockbaserad programmering; Blockbaserade språk; Textbaserad programmering; Textbaserade språk; One-way transition miljöer; Dual-modality miljöer; Hybrid miljöer; Blockly; BlockPy; Blockly Games;

    Abstract : Many learners find the transition from block-based programming to text-based programming difficult. Consequently, research has investigated how block-based languages support learners when making the transition to text-based programming. READ MORE

  3. 2. Asynchronous Dialogue System

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

    Author : Keman Nguyen; Alfred Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Video Game; Dialogue System; Dialogue Graph; Game Dialogue; Unity; Interruption; Emotional Values;

    Abstract : Conversations between the PC (player character) and NPCs (non-player characters) in conventional games are usually sequence-based. The NPC talks to a certain point before pending the player's input, sometimes consisting of several prepared actions displayed on the screen in order to advance the conversation. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Testing Bureau – Creating a climate fiction game to influence the narrative of climate change

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Mårtensson Ellen; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate Fiction; Interactive Fiction; Climate Change; Storytelling; Text-based games; Interaction Design; The Shared Socio-economic pathways; SSP; Speculative Design; Game design;

    Abstract : The stories humans tell and are told about climate change matters in our understanding of the phenomena, and have an impact on how we act in relation to it. However, climate fiction video games are few in numbers. READ MORE

  5. 4. "Cibo" - A serious game raising awareness for the effect that different food has on the environment

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

    Author : Tim Oscar Dahl Karipidis; [2019]
    Keywords : Environment; Sustainability; Emissions; Serious games; Game mechanics; Entertainment; Text-based learning; Global warming;

    Abstract : Climate change might be our time's defining issue and our way of producing and consuming food is a large contributor of global climate change. This thesis investigate the possibility of using serious gaming with the intent of raising awareness for the difference in emissions of distinct food types. READ MORE

  6. 5. Wait, I'm him now? : Identification and choice in games with more than one protagonist

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Åhman Siri; [2018]
    Keywords : video games; narrative; interactive story; multiple protagonists; identification; player choice;

    Abstract : This study examines correlations between player choice and identification in a multiple protagonist video game, seeking to determine whether a player’s identification with one or more player characters affects the way they make choices while playing. It discusses various definitions and types of identification as well as ways to create a successful narrative with multiple protagonists. READ MORE