tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post2208517078211215764..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Which Path Will You Choose?Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49262829195009621162021-03-22T07:20:27.878+10:002021-03-22T07:20:27.878+10:00Thanks for that, Kirtsen. The 'choose your own...Thanks for that, Kirtsen. The 'choose your own adventure' books weren't a thing when I was growing up in the dark ages. It's great to see those books for kids now. I'd never really considered the importance of narrative in gaming. It must be a challenge coming up with all of those alternatives that need to make sense regardless of the level the player is at. It would be awesome if your novel was turned into a game. So many plot decisions are made when writing a novel, that it would be great to provide alternate endings and 'what if' scenarios. Thanks for sharing on a topic we don't hear a lot about. Great food for thought.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73967197384526789122021-03-18T12:36:13.705+10:002021-03-18T12:36:13.705+10:00Great article about a refreshing option which is e...Great article about a refreshing option which is exactly the kind of box breakout thinking I love.<br /><br />When I first envisaged my novel, I imagined it having an interactive ebook so that readers could engage with puzzle solving and explore links - my idea was boohooed as being too out there/complex for most publishers whose concept of innovation was restricted by 'marketable' conformity. In the end, I sighed and left it as a suggestion one of my characters makes. Even then, I wanted to create the connection between tech and story, especially as creating computer games is one protagonist's passion. (Who knows, maybe one day I'll do it anyway.)<br /><br />As a tutor, I've often heard teenage boys say they want to become game developers (and yes, at that age the gender bias is common). I ask them if they enjoy English? Story writing? Do they read a lot? Are they imaginative and creative? Artistic? They're often surprised by those questions and their answers reveal they like/are good at IT and playing computer games. They've also been surprised when I talk about the transition of computer games into extended interactive stories. Then I see ideas start ticking over in their expressions.<br /><br />As for me, I've just replaced my daggy, uncomfortable office chair with a super comfortable and supportive gaming chair, complete with superb lumbar support and red racing stripes. Perhaps my little red racing chair will improve my workspace ergonomics AND inspire my adventurous streak. ;) <br /><br /> <br /><br />Mazzy Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945841786696357456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51164265790694771512021-03-18T11:57:12.883+10:002021-03-18T11:57:12.883+10:00What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927460899929504719noreply@blogger.com