Purchasing a book

[leadfish]

Hello folks. I don't post much, (but read all the time), so I've just got a quick question.

I'm currently re-writing the basis/story for a SP mod, and while browsing through a bookstore today after tafe, i came across a book which is solely about techniques for adding emotion and depth to a game. Now the way I see it, this book would most likely be a good asset because it will undoubtedly shed light on something I've never thought of, but I would like to get peoples opinions anyway. Plus, it doesn't go on sale until next week.

*leadfish curses the fact he's a student w/jack-all cash

 

[The Dark Elf]

Erm.. It would probably help if you told us the name of this book and some more information, author(s) etc.

 

[leadfish]

umm, bugger, sorry about that.

"Creating Emotion In Games" by David Freeman is the book that I'm looking to purchase. http://www.freemangames.com/idea/ <-- That is his website.

Basically, he has this set of principles which he calls 'Emotioneering', which when used properly, can:

...create, for a player or participant, a breadth and depth of emotions in a game or other interactive experience – or which can immerse a game player or interactive participant in a world or a role.

I think just visiting his site will give the best explaination But yeah, I'm really trying to put as much into writing a great story as I can.

PS: I hope that link will cover any other information you're looking for as well.

 

[The Dark Elf]

Ok.. it sounds ok, but I dunno, its probably more use to newbies than others. Course I can suddenly see everyone throwing around the buzz word "Emotioneering" and claiming to know it all a few weeks after its release, so its something to watch out for heh.

I dunno, its upto you, I guess it can't hurt and should have atleast one or two useful nuggets of information in there at the very least. Even though with a bit of searching you would find the same info I imagine across the net.

You can always take it back if its no good can't you? If so then give it a try, might turn out to be really useful

 

[leadfish]

lol, it sounds like you are as big a fan of 'buzz words' as I am, but it was the only way I could succinctly describe the book I looked at some reviews on amazon.com, and they were kinda mixed, so I'm gonna research more. I'm normally much better at researching things I'm gonna buy (especially if I'm paying $60 or $70 for them), but I've had a long day and need sleep. I've got a week before I would buy it anyway, so that should give me plenty of time. Thanks again for an alternate perspective