Principles of Interactive Storytelling (Game Design)

Features
*Basic theory, the foundation upon which all storytelling is built. You’ll learn how people understand and interpret stories.

*The interactive dimension: how players contribute to the telling, becoming heroes in their own story.

*Tools, techniques, and tradeoffs. There’s no one right way to do interactive storytelling, no one-size-fits all approach. This section gives you the tools to achieve what you want.

*Interactive storytelling in different domains: video games, museums, theme parks, schools, and other places.

*Lots of practical examples and case studies.

*Exercises to let your practice your skills.

*Associated website with example Twine games and example documents for interactive storytelling.

*Ancillaries for prof's on Instructor Resource center: instructor's manual and powerpoint decks.