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	Re: Story telling in games
	Posted By: ukimalefu	Date: 6/28/11 11:41 a.m.
	In Response To: Story telling in games *LINK* (Godot) : Interesting article over at Escapist magazine regarding story telling in : computer games, using Halo as the example. The basic premise is that games : can only tell so much of the story. Books, comics etc provide the depth : and breadth. Judging from some of the comments not everyone is happy with : the resulting consistency in the Halo universe. : More significant in the article is how 343 Industries are not only providing : a structured environment in which fans can explore the narrative universe : but also giving them with a large network of opinions and perspectives on : which to draw and form their own. It goes on to predict that 343's site : will become the epicenter of Halo fandom. : In the past, game companies have mainly relied on fan sites to provide this. : In the future, this may be different. : The Times They Are a-Changin. : Cheers : Hamish I believe that the main reason Marathon's story is so big (big meaning: very good, and lots of it) is because the story was delivered in text. And reading is an active experience, while cut-scenes or audio are passive experiences. Is good to see that "Bungie", because that's what they are, still care about story telling in games.

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	Story telling in games *LINK*	Godot	6/28/11 10:08 a.m.
	Re: Story telling in games	ukimalefu	6/28/11 11:41 a.m.

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