The art of crafting a story that engages players through choices and interactions, focusing on player experience.

An open-source tool for creating interactive, nonlinear stories, allowing users to build branching narratives easily.

Multiple narrative trajectories in a story, where player choices lead to different outcomes or endings.

A storytelling approach that allows players to influence the narrative through their decisions and actions.

The emotional and cognitive investment a player has in a game, often driven by meaningful choices.

Various types of media (images, audio, video) integrated into a narrative to enhance storytelling.

The process of recording player decisions to influence future narrative outcomes and experiences.

The practice of testing a game with real players to gather feedback and improve gameplay and narrative.

The connection players feel toward characters or storylines, often enhanced by high-stakes scenarios.

Tools or strategies used to gather player reactions and insights during gameplay.

The transformation or development of a character throughout the narrative, influencing player connection.

The progression and pacing of a story, ensuring a smooth transition between events and choices.

A development process involving repeated cycles of testing and refinement to improve a game.

Creating conversations between characters that reveal personality, advance the plot, and engage players.

The overall experience a player has while interacting with a game, focusing on usability and enjoyment.

An early model of a game used to test concepts and mechanics before full development.

The framework that outlines the organization of a narrative, including exposition, conflict, and resolution.

Descriptive insights from players about their experiences, used to inform narrative improvements.

A comprehensive outline detailing the elements of a game, including narrative, mechanics, and design choices.

The rules and systems that govern player interactions within a game, influencing narrative flow.

A game environment that fully engages players, making them feel part of the story.

A completed project that demonstrates a student's skills and knowledge in narrative design.

Practical use of skills and concepts learned in the course, preparing students for industry careers.

The process of examining successful narratives to understand effective design choices and player engagement.

A structured plan that details the key plot points, characters, and branching paths of a story.