Technical analysis and approaches for game development in second life

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2011

Authors

André Cruz (Author) FEUP; Armando Sousa (Author) FEUP; António Coelho (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings of the 6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011

6th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI 2011

Chaves, 15 June 2011 through 18 June 2011

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ISI Proceedings

ISI Web of Knowledge

Scopus - 1 Citation

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-03P

Abstract (EN): The development platform of a digital game is frequently defined before any game design document. Without a proper examination, this could exclude other viable solutions. Although the online virtual world Second Life is sometimes erroneously denominated a game, it can be used as a development platform for many purposes. This paper analyses game creation within the Second Life virtual world and possible approaches for the implementation of game assets and game logic. There is also an analysis of what game types could be more suited for development under this platform. Experiences learned from the developed prototype are shown and hints are given as to evaluate different techniques and expose best practices. © 2011 AISTI.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: First Iberian Workshop on Serious Games and Meaningful Play (SGaMePlay'2011)