(C) Æliens

new media / track(s) -- serious gaming / creative exploration(s) / closure ... ... [] ...

_ .. / / common(s) / idea(s) / change(s) / theme(s) ? [:] _

• story -- form(s) / analysis / quest(s) / protagonist(s)
• narrative(s) -- pattern(s) / scenario(s) / experience(s)
• game(s) -- design(s) / mechanic(s) / dynamic(s) / space(s)
• application(s) -- context / design / navigation / element(s)
• serious game(s) -- example(s) / mission(s) / target(s) / criteria
• workflow & technology -- collaboration(s) / engine(s)
• resource(s) -- interactive video / game development

play / create(s) / math / gamification(s) / story / topic(s) / cycle(s)

elaboration(s) -- beginner(s) vs expert(s)

• beginner(s): trick(s)
  • lack of -- imagination, structure, closure, knowledge of allusion(s)
  • poor use of -- technology, story storyboards, interaction graphs
  • naive in -- (game/story) patterns & interaction mechanics
  • rely on -- aspiration, talent, cleverness and ability
  • get stuck in -- cliches, self-indulgence, if not arrogance
• expert(s): craft/trade
  • mastery in -- (digital) rethorics (i.e rules) and interaction style
  • advanced use of -- technology in relation to content and style
  • reflection(s) on -- application context, meta-readings
  • strive for -- inspiration, reaching their audience, appropriate targets
  • try to -- direct their talent(s), be original, and realize their ideals

level(s) of achievement -- law(s) of style

• economy -- efficiency of means / mechanism(s)
• simplicity -- sincerity: adequate expression / organic unity
• sequence -- composition: exposition & progression(s)
• climax -- progression(s): emotional involvement
• variety -- sincerity: contrast(s) & entertainment

from principles of success in literature.

critical appraisal(s) -- phrase(s) of judgement

• negative: boring, ...
• positive: awesome, cool, unreal, ...

remark(s)

in creative application there is always a notion of the beginners mind and the need to unlearn given skills, in order to arrive at an original approach.