Essays about: "if life is a game"

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  1. 1. If a Tree Falls in the Forest - Three Interventions in the Swedish Forest to Come

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Nils Chigot Eriksson; Hampus Thysell; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest; timber industry; foraging; hunting; industry; industrial buildings; infrastructure; CCF; clear-felling; Norrland; Ångermanland;

    Abstract : Our thesis project consists of three architectural interventions: The Mushroom, The Gnat and The Snake, fitting into a vision of a Swedish forest managed in a more sustainable way. A future in which the practice of clear-felling has been abandoned in favor of alternative methods falling under the umbrella term Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). READ MORE

  3. 2. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Felix Kruse; Paula Runsten; [2023]
    Keywords : electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

  4. 3. If You Like It, Then You Should Equip a Ring on It : A qualitative study regarding marriages within Final Fantasy XIV

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Edvin Eriksson; Joel Uisk; [2023]
    Keywords : Marriage; Online games; Relationship; Ritual; Role-Play;

    Abstract : This research study looks at the online game Final Fantasy XIV and the players who have participated in the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding, to gain further understanding behind motives for partaking in an online matrimonial service with another player. This study can be relevant for researchers looking into how players interact with events meant to generate intimacy between players. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Greening the Grid of Indonesia – Second Life Application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Paula Runsten; Felix Kruse; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems Elektrifiering; batteriåteranvändning; förnybar energi; nettonollutsläpp; energilagringssystem; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE