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An Environment to Support Collaborative Learning by Modding (Broacasting our studies)

In this paper, we propose an environment to support collaborative modding, as a new way to learn a subject. Modding can be defined as the activity to modify an existing game with dedicated tools. In a constructivist approach, we base our work on the assumption that modding a learning game can help learners to acquire the concepts of the subject concerned. We also think that modding in collaborative settings can help learners both to learn the subject and to learn to collaborate. We first propose [...]

Keywords : Modding game, Development kits, Learning game 2.0, Collaborative learning

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Learning Game 2.0: support for game modding as a learning activity (Broacasting our studies)

Abstract: When we talk about video game, we observe that people who modified it are those who best knows its content. Thus we can consider game modifications as a way of knowledge appropriation. In this paper, we apply this model to learning games, positioning the research project in a Web 2.0 approach. If the content of a game can be learned by playing it, it can be more deeply understood by making this game evolving. The Web 2.0 is not defined by its technologies, but by the way of using [...]

Keywords : Modding, Game development kits, Learning game 2.0, Collaborative learning

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Serious Game Design - Theoretical and technical study of the creation of games aimed to serve serious purposes (Broacasting our studies)

Nowadays, videogames are an important part of popular culture. Although videogames are most famous as leisure, the wave of " Serious Games " aims to use them for a wide range of serious purposes: teaching, communication, therapy, professional training, advertising, political propaganda… This thesis focuses on the design of such " Serious Games ". More specifically, we will try to identify means able to ease the creation of Serious Games. To achieve this goal, we will f [...]

Keywords : Serious Game, Game Design, creation, game creation toolkits, modding, videogames, constructionnism , pedagogy

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Dungeons and Dreamers (Book reference)

This book focuses on the history of role-playing and adventure games made in the USA. The central theme of the book is the truly captivating story of Richard Garriott, the creator of famous rpg saga Ultima (1981-1999). The book details his path starting with his teenage years, when he discovered Dungeons & Dragons, a game that will greatly influence his first amateurs creations on the Apple II. After two years of work, he attempts to sell his first "real" game, Akalabehth (1980), b [...]

Keywords : history, ultima, richard garriot, origin systems, id software, john romero, doom, texas

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Créez vos nouveaux niveaux avec Duke Nukem 3D (Book reference)

This book explains in very clear way and with a lot of pictures how to use "Build", the level editing software for the game Duke Nukem 3D (3D Realms, 1996). Over 300 pages, this handbook details all the features of the tool, from basic usage (interface, adding textures, sprites, etc.) to the most complex topics (using "sectors effectors", adding new objects and enemies to the game, etc.). It also offers a wide selection of case studies (how to create sliding doors, elevators, [...]

Keywords : level design, level editor, duke nukem 3d, modding

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3D Game Alchemy for Doom, Doom II, Heretic and Hexen (Book reference)

A 750 pages reference handbook for anyone trying to learn the tools used to create new levels and to modify existing content of the games Doom, Doom II, Heretic and Heven. The book features many images, and it's explained with texts accessible to beginners, although some chapters are also dealing with advanced topics for experts. 

Keywords : modding, level editor, doom, doom II, heretic, hexen

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