Essays about: "sound for games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 58 essays containing the words sound for games.

  1. 1. Vocal processing of non-human characters portrayed by game masters (GMs) in tabletop role playing games (TTRPGs) : What physical attributes of a creature can be perceived in different processing?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Lina Dovner; [2023]
    Keywords : TTRPG; sound design; vocal processing; Dungeons Dragons; creature sound design; vocal modulation; orc; elf;

    Abstract : Voices reveal information about the speaker, such as their age, what they are feeling and how they look. Vocal modulation is sometimes used by role-players, mostly game masters, in a tabletop role-playing context, to portray non-playable characters. READ MORE

  3. 2. Uncanny Sound Design : How can voices in horror media be designed to sound uncanny, and are these effects perceived as being associated with fear?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Rasmus Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Sound Design; Sound Engineering; Fear; Scary Games;

    Abstract : Emotions of fear have long been the driving factor towards the appeal of the horror genre. Since beingpopularised in mothern years due to the ever growing development of technology, the Uncanny Valley hasfound its way into the horror genre. READ MORE

  4. 3. Prototyping and user testing a new sound toy: Gamelike interactions with FM synthesis

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Viktor Jers; [2023]
    Keywords : audio technology; sound toys; user experience; fm synthesis;

    Abstract : Sound toys are game-like technologies that can be described as playful sonic interactions where the users are given unusual ways to creatively explore and transform synthetic sound. This study investigated the prototyping and evaluation of a new sound toy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spatialisation of Binaural Audio With Head Tracking in First-Person Computer Games

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Patrik Bergsten; Mikita Kihan; [2023]
    Keywords : Sound localisation; head tracking; binaural; audio; computer games; experiences;

    Abstract : Audio in today’s first person computer games plays a vital role in informing players about their surroundings as well as general gameplay elements. Awareness of the direction, distance, and spatial placement of audio sources can be crucial for players in various contexts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploration of Sound Design and Sound Representation Techniques for Improving Inclusiveness, Player Performance, and Player Experience in Video Games

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

    Author : Benjamin Esdor; [2023]
    Keywords : Sound Design; Audio Cues; Video Games; Inclusiveness; Visual Impairment; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Ljuddesign; Ljudsignaler; Videospel; Inkludering; Synskadade; Döva och hörselskadade;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore sound design and sound representation techniques to strengthen the inclusion of players with sensory disabilities alongside non-disabled players. Additionally, it aimed to identify characteristics in inclusiveness components for video games. READ MORE