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A study on how role-play through narrative elements of social communication can be implemented in a computer-based environment. Contemporary computer role-playing games do not support playing roles in a social aspect. Play is conducted in a functional and task-oriented way due to the design of the gameplay. An experimental role-playing game, Castle of Oulu, 1651 was constructed to test aspects of social play and elements borrowed from more traditional forms of role-play. The aim is to determine some essential elements the players need to assume a role and play towards socially structured goals.
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Vallius, L., Kujanpää, T., Manninen, T. (2006). Experiencing Narrative Elements Through Social Communication in Computer Based Role-Playing Game – CASE: Castle of Oulu 1651 . In: Göbel, S., Malkewitz, R., Iurgel, I. (eds) Technologies for Interactive Digital Storytelling and Entertainment. TIDSE 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4326. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11944577_29
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