This thesis investigates a recent form of digital narrative, known as interactive drama. One of the main attractions of narratives, independent
of the medium in which they are presented, is that they elicit emotional
response in their audiences. They have an affective impact. In this work
I argue that an interactive drama, based on a model of the user’s affective
state, should be able to provide a truly immersive user experience.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Acknowledgements
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master's thesis explores the intersection of interactive systems and affective science, focusing on the application of player mood modeling in the presentation of interactive drama.
- Interactive Systems
- Affective Science
- Player Mood Modeling
- Interactive Drama Presentation
- Cognitive Science
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Acknowledgements: This section acknowledges the support provided by the Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the European FP7 project IRIS, and the IDtension research project at the TECFA Lab, University of Geneva.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This master's thesis focuses on the key concepts of interactive systems, affective science, player mood modeling, interactive drama, and cognitive science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is interactive drama?
Interactive drama is a recent form of digital narrative that allows users to influence the story, creating a more immersive experience through participation.
How does player mood modeling enhance digital narratives?
By basing the narrative on a model of the user's affective state, the system can adapt the story to elicit stronger emotional responses and deeper immersion.
What is affective science in the context of interactive systems?
Affective science explores how systems can recognize, interpret, and simulate human emotions to improve the interaction between humans and technology.
What is the role of cognitive science in this thesis?
Cognitive science provides the theoretical framework for understanding how audiences process narratives and respond emotionally to digital media.
Why is emotional response important in narratives?
The primary attraction of narratives, regardless of the medium, is their affective impact—the ability to move the audience and create a lasting impression.
- Quote paper
- Simon Mayr (Author), 2012, Interactive systems and affective science, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/263695
