9/22/2023 0 Comments Environmental storytelling![]() ![]() The concept of character autonomy is studied through various examples, uncovering how this can easily be mistaken for what I term automated avatar actions and define as actions which are automatically performed by the avatar promoting the player’s focus on game mechanics. Moreover, I discuss the various approaches to the notions of avatar (Linderoth, 2005 Klevjer, 2007 Bayliss, 2007), player character (Westecott, 2009 Lankoski, 2011), and playable figure (Vella, 2015) to outline how various terminologies are used to make sense of the subject matter, and to critically engage in a discussion of what I refer to as the trinity between player, avatar, and character. Various theories from game studies (Lankoski et al, 2003 Vella, 2015), literary studies (Margolin, 1986 Forster, 1985), and transmedia studies (Bertetti, 2014) are used to explore the notion of character in video games and discuss how the model of character complexity can function with the inherent connection between avatar and character. These six types are discussed in relation to the concepts of avatar and character to uncover how the two are often interrelated and thus difficult to assess as separate. Using the two models, I define various types of character autonomy cutscenes, forced dialogue, quick-time events, idle animations, unwillingness, and (other) unmotivated actions. I argue that both concepts can be measured on a four-point scale, ranging from high/full character complexity/avatar control to no character complexity/avatar control. ![]() Avatar control describes the levels of the player’s control of the avatar in a specific instance under study, while character complexity refers to how characterisation is communicated in that instance. Sponsored by the Duke University Undergraduate Environmental Union/DSG and Duke MBA Association.This thesis explores the phenomenon of character autonomy, which I define as situations where character complexity is prominent in one or more categories while avatar control is limited or non-existent. ![]() Participate in the full event and stay until the end for a chance to receive a signed copy of Leah Thomas's book "The Intersectional Environmentalist".Ĭontact Cameron Oglesby at with questions. A storytelling, language, and movement-building workshop led by Radiah Shabazz, communications director for the People's Climate Innovation Center.
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