GAME APPEALS: Narrative + Characters

Can in use media theory to explain how narrative and character design

effect video game success?

DO NOW:

Who are your favourite video game characters and why do they appeal to you ? Do they have anything in common ?

Why make an interesting character anyway?

Avatars

Vladimir Propp’s Character Types

NARRATIVE:

• Todorov ?

Plot lines ?

Christopher Booker: The 7 Basic Plots (2005)

1. Overcoming the monster Defeating some force which threatens

2. The quest In search of something3. The journey and return The act of travelling to achieve4. Comedy The role of humour to create story5. Tragedy Turmoil to create a story6. Rebirth Second chance to change actions7. Rags to Riches A significant change in fortunes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtz3osLyjA&feature=player_embedded

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtz3osLyjA&feature=player_embedded

What can you do to create an intelligent game that uses narratology and intriguing characters ?

DEVICE 6

What does this mean ?

Video Game Narrative and Character Appeals

Essay question: (500 words!)