Tag: narratology

Dennis Cooper's disorienting novel, The Sluts, complicates reader expectations about subjectivity and identity. As a result, Megan Milks notes that it "is either the most honest or the most dishonest literature I have come across."

Keith Herber discusses how in his "Haunted House" scenario for Call of Cthulhu, characters are driven insane by their attempt to unravel the game's mysteries. Herber's explanation distinguishes his work from many other role-playing games in which the goal is to develop characters and acquire power and/or wealth. In contrast, characters in Herber's scenario are rewarded with mental instability.

Markku Eskelinen reiterates the bounds of ludology.

Julian Raul Kucklich points out the virtues of interdisciplinarity cooperation for ludologists.

Brenda Laurel takes a turn at the rules of operation for Interactive Fiction.

Eric Zimmerman whips "four naughty concepts" into disciplinary shape.

It's "Game Time." Here in section four we see what the dynamics of time and space have to do with the games people play.

Gonzalo Frasca's proposal for videogames that address "critical thinking, education, tolerance, and other trivial issues."

A reply from game designer Eric Zimmerman that is receptive to multiple viewpoints, non-design or otherwise.

Chris Crawford considers Zimmerman's definitions.