Submitted by lalalou on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 23:06.
I am surprised to find my interest in alternate reality gaming to be of significance. The details that each of these stories employ are impressive. While I do not foresee myself pursuing them further, I have come to an appreciation for their creators and their followers. The work and creativity that is required to create a successful ARG is immense and therefore warrants an appreciation.
The article on Undefining ARG, comments on players' notions to focus on one of two elements of an ARG: the interactivity or the fictional construct. I believe that I am one to focus on the fictional construct. I researched the ARG "48 Hours in Purgatory" and I found the back story to be quite fascinating. The story develops through a series of stories. This series creates a larger narrative that the ARG is centered upon. read more »
