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The Message in the Mechanics: Designing Game Mechanics that Reflect a Character’s Mental State

Evans, Bruce
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8337-4600
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1555615050474514

Abstract Details

2019, Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Design.
Videogames share many of the common traits found in traditional visual media, traits like the visual style, tone, and pacing. However, games have the added component of interaction through the game’s mechanics. The design of these mechanics can aid in the message of a game to add meaning and metaphor to the player’s interaction. This study and subsequent creative project investigate the design of game mechanics and how they can portray the mental state of the character through the game’s interaction. The creative project based on contextual research will inform the player about these mental states through the game’s mechanics.
Scott Swearingen (Advisor)
Mary Anne Beecher (Committee Member)
Monica Robinson (Committee Member)
83 p.
Design
Game Design, Mechanic Design, MDA Framework, 6-11 Framework, Mental State, Interaction, Video Games

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  • Evans, B. (2019). The Message in the Mechanics: Designing Game Mechanics that Reflect a Character’s Mental State [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1555615050474514

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Evans, Bruce. The Message in the Mechanics: Designing Game Mechanics that Reflect a Character’s Mental State. 2019. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1555615050474514.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Evans, Bruce. "The Message in the Mechanics: Designing Game Mechanics that Reflect a Character’s Mental State." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1555615050474514

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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