Interactive Storytelling

Name: Interactive Storytelling | 14th International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling, ICIDS 2021, Tallinn, Estonia, December 7-10, 2021, Proceedings
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14th International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling, ICIDS 2021, Tallinn, Estonia, December 7-10, 2021, Proceedings

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Published on 3. December 2021

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Intro
Preface
ARDIN, the Association for Research in Digital Interactive Narratives
Organization
Contents
Narrative Systems
Who Am I that Acts? The Use of Voice in Virtual Reality Interactive Narratives
1 Introduction
2 Voice in Narratives: Who Speaks?
3 "Who Am I that Speaks?" in Virtual Reality
3.1 Second Person Voice and Self-identification in VR
4 Case Studies
4.1 Case Study #1: The Last Goodbye (2017)
4.2 Case Study #2: The Book of Distance (2020)
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
A Synset-Based Recommender Method for Mixed-Initiative Narrative World Creation
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Mixed-Initiative Approach
3.1 Story Elements, Structure and Representation
3.2 Narrative World Content
3.3 Learning Synset Vectors
3.4 The Recommender Method
4 Interactive Prototype
5 Conclusion
References
Ressaca and Dispersão: Experiments in Non-linear Cinema
1 Introduction
2 Ressaca
3 Dispersão
4 Conclusion
References
Pedagogical Challenges in Social Physics Authoring
1 Introduction
2 Authoring Projects
2.1 Authoring VESPACE
2.2 Authoring Vox Populi: The Ustradian Games
3 Challenges in Social Physics Authoring
3.1 Schema Authoring Challenges
3.2 Rule Authoring Challenges
3.3 Action Authoring Challenges
3.4 Time to Feedback
4 Gameplay as a Pedagogical Answer to Authoring Challenges
4.1 Teaching Schema Authoring Through Gameplay
4.2 Teaching Rule Authoring Through Gameplay
5 Conclusions/Future Work
References
An Approach to Multiplayer Interactive Fiction
1 Introduction
2 Multiplayer Interactive Fiction
3 Interaction Paradigm
4 Related Work
4.1 Shared Screen Multiplayer Games
4.2 A Framework for Multiplayer IS Interactions
4.3 Multiplayer Interactive Fiction Experiences
5 Approach
6 Prototype
6.1 Story
6.2 Application
7 Evaluation
7.1 Experimental Procedure
7.2 First Experiment
7.3 Prototype Improvements
7.4 Second Experiment
8 Closing Guidelines
References
Highlight the Path Not Taken to Add Replay Value to Digital Storytelling Games
1 Introduction
2 Action, Inaction and Regret
3 ``The Ballad of the Wizard and Sacrifice''
4 Inaction Feedback System
5 Evaluation
5.1 Preliminary Evaluation
5.2 Final Evaluation
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Narrative Text Generation from Abductive Interpretations Using Axiom-Specific Templates
1 Introduction
2 Axiom-Specific Templates
3 Proper Nouns, Common Nouns, and Pronouns
4 Evaluation
5 Conclusions
References
Using Wearable Devices to Participate in 3D Interactive Storytelling
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 System Design and Implementation
3.1 Motion Interpretation Module
3.2 Interaction and Story Scripting
3.3 Animation Management Module
4 Experimental Design and Results
4.1 Demonstrative Scenario
4.2 Experimental Settings
4.3 Experimental Results
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Inbox Games: Poetics and Authoring Support
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Defining Inbox Games
3.1 Examples
3.2 Inbox Game Characteristics
3.3 Narrative Themes
4 Authoring Support
4.1 Email Engine
4.2 Modeling Time
4.3 The Inbox Authoring Language
4.4 Assessment: Comparison with Ink
5 Future Work
5.1 Planned Language Extensions
5.2 Tool Evaluation
6 Conclusion
References
A Plan-Based Formal Model of Character Regret
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
2.1 Narrative Planning
2.2 Choice Poetics
2.3 Regret
3 Plan-Based Regret Model
3.1 Intentional Planning
3.2 Regret Model
4 Example
4.1 Setup
4.2 Result
5 Conclusion
References
Narraport: Narrative-Based Interactions and Report Generation with Large Datasets
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Identifying Story Elements for Narrative Frames
3.1 A Selection of Patterns
4 Narrative Report Generation
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Lean-Back Machina: Attention-Based Skippable Segments in Interactive Cinema
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Background
3.1 Curiosity and Factors that Drive It
3.2 Structural-Affect Theory
4 Design of the Short Film
5 Methods
6 Results
6.1 Experiment
6.2 Interviews and Observations
6.3 Assessment of the Skipping Algorithm
7 Discussion
8 Conclusion
References
A Quantified Analysis of Bad News for Story Sifting Interfaces
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Quantitative Analysis of Bad News Wizard Logs
4 The WizActor Interface
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Digital Storytelling and Social Interaction in Cultural Heritage - An Approach for Sites with Reduced Connectivity
1 Introduction
2 Background and Motivation
3 System Overview
3.1 System-Driven Synchronization Requirements
3.2 The Story Maker Framework
3.3 Implementation
4 Evaluation
4.1 Results
5 Conclusions and Future Steps
References
Beats and Units Framework: A Story-Game Integration Framework for the Ideation Stage of Narrative Design of Serious Games
1 Introduction
2 The Beats and Units Framework
2.1 The Conceptual Layers
2.2 The Design Layers
2.3 The Units Layer
2.4 The Surface Layer
3 Conclusions and Next Steps
References
Interactive Narrative Theory
Monster Power. Rebel Heart. Gay Sword
1 Introduction
1.1 Queer TRPGs: A Troubled Legacy
1.2 Dragons on the Playground: Queer Cues vs. Queer Structures
1.3 A Brief History of the Apocalypse
1.4 The Table is Everywhere: The Games in Context
2 Finding Queer Structures
2.1 Overview
2.2 Safety Tools: Beginning with Boundaries
2.3 Conditions: Pain and Possibility
2.4 Personal Doom: Power and Ruin
2.5 Bonds: Featuring Relationships
2.6 (Re)drawing from Queer Media
3 Queer Narrative Possibility
3.1 Shared Outcomes
3.2 Conclusion: Beyond Cues
References
Emergent Gameplay, Emergent Essaying
1 In Motion
2 From Wandering to Glitching
3 To Try, To Play
4 Emergent Essaying: Time and Practice
References
Tale: Defamiliarizing Ludonarrative Puzzles
1 Introduction
2 Tale
2.1 Game Design
2.2 Ludonarrative Design
References
Emergent Narrative and Reparative Play
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Reparative Play: A Sims Case Study
4 Conclusion
References
Text, Retelling, and the Digital: Reimagining the Mahabharata Through Interactive Games
1 Introduction
2 Decoding Hidimba: Marginality and Agency
3 Into the Digital Portrayal
4 Perceptions for the Virtual
References
A Coauthorship-Centric History of Interactive Emergent Narrative
1 Introduction
2 Pre-interactive EN
3 The Participatory View of IEN
4 The Player-Authorship View of IEN
5 The Expansive View of EN
6 Conclusion
References
Wrestling with Destiny: Storytelling in Perennial Games
1 Introduction
2 Definition of Perennial Experience
3 The Trifecta of Influence
3.1 The Spectrum of Perennial Experiences
3.2 Temporal Diegesis
4 Case Study: Destiny
4.1 The Speed of Storytelling
4.2 Diegesis and Myth
5 Conclusion
References
Blabbeur - An Accessible Text Generation Authoring System for Unity
1 Another Text Generation System?
2 Blabbeur
3 Conclusion
References
Enhancing Interactivity in Propp-Based Narrative Generation
1 Introduction
2 Propp's Morphology and Interactivity
3 Issues in Propp-Based Interactive Storytelling
4 An Adapted Morphology
4.1 Negative Reaction Functions
4.2 Combination of Moves
4.3 Flashbacks
5 Conclusion
References
The Applicability of Greimassian Semiotics to Meaningful Procedural Quest Generation
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Greimassian Semiotics and a Sample Analysis
3.1 The Deep Structure
3.2 The Surface Structure
3.3 The Investment of Meaning
4 Proposed Application to Quest Generation
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Interactive Narrative Impact and Applications
Interviews Towards Designing Support Tools for TTRPG Game Masters
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Methods
4 Requirements Analysis
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
The Ethics of Virtual Reality Interactive Digital Narratives in Cultural Heritage
1 Introduction
2 Ethics of VR IDNs in Cultural Heritage
2.1 Ethical Issues in Example Application
3 Specific Concerns of VR IDNs in Cultural Heritage
4 Conclusion
References
Exploring Multiple Perspectives in Citizenship Education with a Serious Game
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
2.1 Barriers to Classroom Conversation
2.2 Dutch Citizenship Education
2.3 Serious Gaming in Social and Educational Contexts
3 Game Design
3.1 Game Synopsis
3.2 Game Mechanics
3.3 Implementation Aspects
4 Game Evaluation
4.1 Method
4.2 Results and Discussion
4.3 Limitations
5 Conclusion
References
Digital Narrative and Temporality
1 Narrative Games for the Smartphone Built Around Notifications
2 Narratives Built Around Real Time Data Flows
3 From Storytelling to Storyshowing: The Stories on Social Networks
4 Further Questions
References
``You Write Your Own Story'': Design Implications for an Interactive Narrative Authoring Tool to Support Reflection for Mental Health in College Students
1 Introduction
2 Background and Related Work
3 Methodology
4 Study Details
5 Analysis
6 Study Findings
6.1 Design Aims and Implications
7 Discussion
8 Conclusion
References
Applying Animated Parables to Gamification in Daily Context: An Expert Evaluation Study
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Narrative Transportation and Mental Imagery
2.2 Computer Simulations for Interactive Narratives
2.3 Animated Parables for Gamification
2.4 Novelty and Usefulness
3 Expert Evaluation (Consensual Assessment)
3.1 Participants
3.2 Materials: Parables in Blending Diagrams
3.3 Measures
4 Results
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Creativity and Collaboration During COVID-19: Creating an Alternate Reality Game in the Face of a Pandemic
1 Introduction
2 Design and Development
2.1 The Design
2.2 A Technical Overview
2.3 Gameplay
3 Conclusion
References
Interacting with Climate Change: A Survey of HCI and Design Projects and Their Use of Transmedia Storytelling
1 Introduction: Climate Change - A Communication Challenge
2 Interactive Storytelling, Transmedia and Climate Change
2.1 The Message: Using Interactive Storytelling
2.2 The Media: Using Transmedia Strategies
3 Survey: Interactive Media and Transmedia for Change
3.1 Interaction Projects on Climate Change: Analysis Criteria
3.2 Keyword Analysis
3.3 Analysis of Media Strategy
3.4 Analysis of Transmedia Application
3.5 Analysis of Suggestions for Action as Part of the Message
4 Discussion and Future Work
References
User Evaluation of a Storytelling Application Assisting Visitors in Protected Nature Areas
1 Introduction
2 Related Works
2.1 AR in Location-Based Experiences
2.2 Immersive Media Experience (IMEx)
3 Methods
3.1 Experiment Design
3.2 Setup
3.3 Materials
3.4 Participants and Procedure
4 Results
4.1 Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ)
4.2 User Experience
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
The Magic of the In-Between: Mental Resilience Through Interactive Narrative
1 Introduction
2 What Makes Betwixt Different
3 Results
3.1 Immersive Self-distanced Storytelling for Self-reflection
3.2 Collaborative Conversation
3.3 Healthy Long-Term Engagement
4 Discussion
References
A Transmedia Narrative Framework for Pediatric Hearing Counseling
1 Introduction
2 From Narrative and Play Therapy to Digital Tools
2.1 Interactive Digital Narrative in Therapy
3 Design
3.1 Design and Implementation of the Narrative System
3.2 Counseling Stages
4 Evaluation
4.1 Results
5 Conclusion
References
"What's Important to You, Max?": The Influence of Goals on Engagement in an Interactive Narrative for Adolescent Health Behavior Change
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The Inspire Interactive Narrative
3.1 Backstory and Tutorial
3.2 Goal Setting and Gameplay
4 Pilot Study
4.1 Procedure
4.2 Data
5 Results
5.1 Clustering by Long-Term Goals
5.2 Clustering by Short-Term Goals
5.3 Engagement by Short-Term and Long-Term Clusters
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions
References
Transfordance: The Decentering Effect of Transformative Affordances in Virtual Reality in The Hollow Reach
1 The Hollow Reach
1.1 VR Narratives
1.2 Physicality of Interaction
2 Narrative-Based Explorations
2.1 Choices and Input Mechanics
2.2 Transfordance in the Hollow Reach
References
Contextualization of Design Qualities in Interactive Story-Based Visualization Applied to Engineering
1 Introduction
2 Interactive Storytelling Concepts in the Context of Visualization for Industrial Purposes
3 Design Qualities of Narrative Visualization in Engineering
3.1 Aesthetics
3.2 Usability
3.3 Novelty
3.4 Complexity
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Encouraging Self-expression and Debate in RecovR:A Research-Creation Project to Build a Ludo-Narrative Model for a Sustainable Impact on Cultural Diversity and Inclusivity
References
Supporting Interactive Storytelling with Block-Based Narrative Programming
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Narrative-Centered Learning Environment
4 Pilot Study
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Climate Influence: Implicit Game-Based Interactive Storytelling for Climate Action Purpose
1 Introduction
2 Designed Intervention
3 Results and Discussion
References
VR for Diversity: Amelia's Dream
1 Introduction
2 The Concept: Amelia's Dream
3 VR as a Perspective Shifter
4 Interaction in VR
5 Research Plan
References
Exploring Narrative Novelties in VR
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Considerations
2.1 Identification
2.2 Parasocial Interaction
2.3 The Fourth Wall
2.4 Spatial Presence and Narrative Engagement
3 Case Studies
3.1 Down the Rabbit Hole (2020)
3.2 The Line (2020)
3.3 A Fisherman's Tale (2019)
3.4 Wolves in the Walls (2019)
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
The Interactive Narrative Research Discipline and Contemporary Practice
A Preliminary Survey on Story Interestingness: Focusing on Cognitive and Emotional Interest
1 Introduction
2 Two Factors of Story Interestingness
2.1 Cognitive Factors
2.2 Emotional Factors
2.3 Discussion
3 Conclusion
References
Imagining the Other for Interactive Digital Narrative Design Learning in Real Time in Sherlock
1 Introduction to Imaging the Other
1.1 Background
1.2 Existing Research
2 Extending Sherlock to Support IDN Authoring and Research
2.1 Sherlock
2.2 Twine Module for Sherlock
3 Integrating Social Research Methodology in the Sherlock Research Platform
3.1 Imagining the Other Workshop Series
3.2 Coding Scheme
3.3 Sample Analysis
4 Limitations and Future Work
4.1 Issues with Pilot Study
4.2 Future Work
References
A Proposed Curriculum for an Introductory Course on Interactive Digital Narratives in Virtual Reality
1 Teaching an Emerging Practice
2 The Course
2.1 The Course Structure
2.2 Proposed Experiences
2.3 Teaching Challenges
3 The Case Study
3.1 Evaluation Instruments
3.2 Evaluation Results
4 Outcomes, Insights, and Resources
4.1 Select Student Work
4.2 Successes and Failures
4.3 Looking Ahead
References
The Complexity Analysis Matrix
1 Introduction
2 Cognitive Reduction of Complexity in the Learning Sciences: The Learning Progression Framework
3 Narrative Userly Texts for Complexity
3.1 The Userly Text Model
3.2 Userly Performance and Complexity: Skill, Repetition, and the Hermeneutic Spiral
3.3 Extending Yoon et al.'s Framework to Narrative Userly Texts
4 Conclusion: The Complexity Analysis Matrix
References
Interactive Digital Narratives (IDN) as Representations of Complexity: Lineage, Opportunities and Future Work
1 Introduction
2 Lineage - Complexity in Scholarly Enquiry
3 Depictions of Complexity
3.1 Reduction as Non-fiction Approach to Complexity
3.2 Representing Complexity in Postmodern Societies
4 New Narratives for Complexity
4.1 Understanding IDN: The SPP Model
4.2 Example IDN Complexity Applications
5 The Problem Space of Complexity and IDN
6 Conclusion
References
Toward Narrative Instruments
1 Narrative Instruments
2 Case Studies
2.1 Bad News
2.2 Dwarf Fortress
2.3 Blaseball
2.4 Tabletop Roleplaying Groups
3 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Hypertext as a Lens into Interactive Digital Narrative
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Hypertext as a Lens
3.1 Linking, Adaptation, and Guard Fields
3.2 Sculptural Hypertext and Storylets
3.3 Story Engines and Database Narratives
3.4 Parsers, Narrative Games and World Models
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
A Pilot Study on Analyzing Critical Retellings Using Digital Humanities Tools
1 Introduction
2 Longform Video Essays
3 Analyzing Longform Video Essays with Voyant
4 Conclusion
References
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