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DD3000 - ROK US CFC Essay - Draft 2

DD3000 - Sustainability

Sustainability is characterised by 3 main areas; Social, Environmental and Financial. Sustainability is usually characterised by monitary or environmental motives only, however achieving all three will help optimise the products market value.

List of Types of games that are sustainable or have sustainable elements:

·         In Game advertising - Burnout Paradise

·         Level/Map editor - Mods and user generated content - Little Big Planet

·         Generative games design - Audiosurf

·         Cheap sequels - Shank 2

·         Cheap quick movie tie-ins - Bourne Game

·         DLC/Micro Transactions - Farmville

·         Ported versions of the game - Fifa

·         Never ending games - The Sims

·         Sandbox games - Grand Theft Auto

·         MMORPGs/Games with persistent worlds - World of Warcraft

·         Merchandise tie ins - Skylander

·         User to user - Draw something/words with friends

·         High replay-ability – competitive play with humans - Call of Duty/League of Legends

·         Achievements, unlock-able, trophies, collectables - Batman Arkham City

·         Simulation games – no rewards other than personal satisfaction - Football Manager

·         Indie games –cheap production with potential for HUUUUGE profits - Angry Birds

·         Rereleasing, HD-ifying old games - Resident Evil 4 HD

·         Games with multiple story paths or arcs – Heavy Rain

·         Franchises/IPs taking advantage of user interest - BARBIE

·         Championship game tournaments – people watch the shows, makes them want to play the game, people practice to get better to enter the tournaments - Starcraft

 

DD3000 - Cultures

What is the difference between cultures?

Cultures can differ totally from one another, groups of cultures are often similar however (holding stereotypes) for example, eastern europe, australasia, british empire, middle east etc.

Culture is often defined or rooted in religion, these usually represent the main differences between cultures.

Culture is usually brought through from history, contemporary culture does not usually carry the same weight or ifluence on a people. The age old things that are ingrained in society are usually more important and often capitalised on. (mothers day, christmas, halloween, valentines day etc)

DD3000 - Games Futures Research - Korean War and Subsequent Events

  

DD3000 - Project Plan Final

Project Plan

For my Contextual Studies Assignment – Games Futures I will be producing a 3000 word report, presented in a visually rich format. We were required to choose a future event or anniversary focussed away from contemporary games and technology whilst also taking into consideration that this theme would need to hold enough substance and personal interest to last two semesters. With this in mind I have chosen to look into the subject of the United States of America – South Korea Combined Forces Command which is set to dissolve in 2015. Its origination in the Korea War, involvement of North Korea and speculation over the events that will follow the dissolution of the treaty mean the subject holds enough to drive the module.

I will discuss and analyse my research in order to fully understand the subject matter. This knowledge will then be used to speculate on potential future scenarios within Games Design; before taking those ideas on to Assignment 2 next semester. This project will help me improve my research, documentation, analytical and essay writing skills, looking in particular at the political, economic, philosophical, social and cultural impacts. In addition to testing my presentation skills and ability to emulate an aesthetic in Photoshop.

As the subject is military based and associated with Korea (a split nation the northern of which has heavy connotations in modern media for being an oppressive totalitarian nation with blatant disregard for others) and the United States (a nation riddled with conspiracy and military secrecy) I have decided to present the report as a classified or recently declassified document.

Aims For the Project

·         Develop my research skills using only trusted sources and making sure I keep track of my referencing – doing so in the APA format

·         Generate a Top Secret document design inspired by my findings making sure I still convey the report efficiently whilst keeping it visually consistent

·         Explore the impacts of the Combined Forces Command making sure I look at the event through several outlets and lenses

·         Identify potential ideas and scenarios which can be carried forward to XB3002

·         Create a visually rich report, emphasising on design

·         Maintain a blog keeping track of my progress

Intended Actions

·         Research into the CFC looking at the implications through the lenses of:

§  Culture

§  Politics

§  Philosophy

o   Whilst also looking at the reasons why it was initiated, who it benefits and the likely implications of its dissolution

·         Research Top Secret documents to get an idea of how to format my report

·         Review, discuss and analyse my findings on the CFC reflecting upon the impacts it has/is/will have.

·         Maintain a research blog (Blogger) to support the report

·         Generate a classified document to house my report that is visually stimulating, realistic, legible and appropriate

·         Finalise the report for physical and digital submission

Deliverables

The files will be presented digitally on disc; report will also be submitted physically in the Top Secret Document Format. 

·         Research blog

·         Submit finished report digitally and physically as a top secret document

Date	Planned Actions
12th October 2012	Project Plan Hand-in Research into the beginnings of the CFC why and how it happened ·         Briefly look into the causes of the Korean War ·         Why America was involved ·         How did the war resolve and what were the losses on all sides ·         Why was the CFC started ·         Who was involved ·         What did the CFC entail
19th October 2012	Research into the features of the CFC and the benefits on both sides then, now and in the future ·         How did it benefit South Korea at the time/since/now ·         How did it benefit the USA at the time/since/now ·         How did it affect North Korea at the time/since/now ·         Did it affect anyone else ·         What are the likely/discussed future implications of the CFC ·         Has the CFC been a success
26th October 2012	Research any current affairs related to the CFC and make a timeline illustrating the history of it. ·         Collect dates from existing research ·         Making sure the dates are accurate and referenced
2nd November 2012	Start the report forming a loose first draft – text only
4th November 2012	Make any extra research to fill any pot holes in the report Re-draft the report
9th November 2012	Assignment 1 - Draft One Hand-in
16th November 2012	Re-draft report based upon feedback from hand-in
23rd November 2012	Format the document into a Top Secret document layout for the second draft submission
30th November 2012	Assignment 1 – Draft Two Hand-in
4th December 2012	Make final re-drafting changes to the report and the presentation Print final document
7th December 2012	Assignment 1 – Design Futures Project Hand-in

DD3000 - Gamification

"Gamification is the use of game mechanics and game design techniques in non-game contexts."

Sources worth Noting:

1. Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World - Jane McGonigal

1. The Art of Games Design: A Book of Lenses - Jesse Schell

Gamification typically involves applying game design thinking to non-game applications to make them more fun and engaging. Gamification has been called one of the most important trends in technology by several industry experts. Gamification can potentially be applied to any industry and almost anything to create fun and engaging experiences, converting users into players. Things like loyalty schemes are simple implementations of gamification. As are achievement based awards like Scouts badges or swimming certificates. Other techniques include:

• achievement "badges"
• achievement levels
• "leader boards"
• a progress bar or other visual meter to indicate how close people are to completing a task a company is trying to encourage, such as completing a social networking profile or earning a frequent shopper loyalty award.
• virtual currency
• systems for awarding, redeeming, trading, gifting, and otherwise exchanging points
• challenges between users
• embedding small casual games within other activities.

These have been proven to improve people's effort and efficiency when applied to real life scenarios. Especially amongst children.

DD3000 - Games Futures Project Plan Draft 2

Project Plan

For my Contextual Studies Assignment – Games Futures I will be producing a 3000 word report, presented in a visually rich format. We were required to choose a future event or anniversary focussed away from contemporary games and technology whilst also taking into consideration that this theme would need to hold enough substance and personal interest to last two semesters. With this in mind I have chosen to look into the subject of the United States of America – South Korea Combined Forces Command which is set to dissolve in 2015. Its origination in the Korea War, involvement of North Korea and speculation over the events that will follow the dissolution of the treaty mean the subject holds enough to drive the module.

I will discuss and analyse my research in order to fully understand the subject matter. This knowledge will then be used to speculate on potential future scenarios within Games Design; before taking those ideas on to Assignment 2 next semester. This project will help me improve my research, documentation, analytical and essay writing skills, looking in particular at the political, economic, philosophical, social and cultural impacts. In addition to testing my presentation skills and ability to emulate an aesthetic in Photoshop.

As the subject is military based and associated with Korea (a split nation the northern of which has heavy connotations in modern media for being an oppressive totalitarian nation with blatant disregard for others) and the United States (a nation riddled with conspiracy and military secrecy) I have decided to present the report as a classified or recently declassified document.

Aims For the Project

·         Develop my research skills using only trusted sources and making sure I keep track of my referencing – doing so in the APA format

·         Generate a Top Secret document design inspired by my findings making sure I still convey the report efficiently whilst keeping it visually consistent

·         Explore the impacts of the Combined Forces Command making sure I look at the event through several outlets and lenses

·         Identify potential ideas and scenarios which can be carried forward to XB3002

·         Create a visually rich report, emphasising on design

·         Maintain a blog keeping track of my progress

Intended Actions

·         Research into the CFC looking at the implications through the lenses of:

§  Culture

§  Politics

§  Philosophy

o   Whilst also looking at the reasons why it was initiated, who it benefits and the likely implications of its dissolution

·         Research Top Secret documents to get an idea of how to format my report

·         Review, discuss and analyse my findings on the CFC reflecting upon the impacts it has/is/will have.

·         Maintain a research blog (Blogger) to support the report

·         Generate a classified document to house my report that is visually stimulating, realistic, legible and appropriate

·         Finalise the report for physical and digital submission

Deliverables

The files will be presented digitally on disc; report will also be submitted physically in the Top Secret Document Format. 

·         Research blog

·         Submit finished report digitally and physically as a top secret document

Date	Planned Actions
12th October 2012	Project Plan Hand-in Research into the beginnings of the CFC why and how it happened
19th October 2012	Research into the features of the CFC and the benefits on both sides then, now and in the future
26th October 2012	Research any current affairs related to the CFC and make a timeline illustrating the history of it.
2nd November 2012	Start the report forming a loose first draft – text only
4th November 2012	Make any extra research to fill any pot holes in the report Re-draft the report
9th November 2012	Assignment 1 - Draft One Hand-in
16th November 2012	Re-draft report based upon feedback from hand-in
23rd November 2012	Format the document into a Top Secret document layout for the second draft submission
30th November 2012	Assignment 1 – Draft Two Hand-in
4th December 2012	Make final re-drafting changes to the report and the presentation Print final document
7th December 2012	Assignment 1 – Design Futures Project Hand-in