The presentation of the game I created for BSU's EdTech 532.
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1. My goals: Develop reading skills with authentic text
Introduce/Develop thematic elements of Beowulf Leader as
protector/provider Importance of identity/reputation/loyalty
Christian/Pagan interaction
2. My Idea: Create a world where the player can become a young
Beowulf and learn the lessons necessary for his adult success. Play
online at: http://www.mrhoover.net/IF/yb/index.html
3. How the Game Works Interactive Fiction (think Zork) The
player reads the story The player chooses the actions of the main
character Open world Completing quests builds reputation and
unlocks new quests
4. The Creation Process Natural Language codingInform 7
Creative writing Problem solving Collaboration Engaging and
rewarding
5. Colon and indent SyntaxBefore going east: if the player is
in fenglm: If the player is carrying the gold pieces: continue the
action; otherwise: Say "Going that way would be a big mistake.";
stop the action; otherwise: continue the action.
6. Things to add The monsters will fight back Character
conversations Followers Multimedia The sequel will have
multiplayer