tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post9165969593427540055..comments2023-11-05T07:27:43.837-05:00Comments on Narrative and Technology: Mid Term Project IdeaAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302919444091859459noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-15848506662401447742007-09-25T18:30:00.000-04:002007-09-25T18:30:00.000-04:00That's fabulous, because I'm going to steal the Il...That's fabulous, because I'm going to steal the Illustrated Zork idea wholesale.<BR/><BR/>The main idea would be to provide the illustrations and see how other people's own ideas squared with them. When I envision a man standing "west of house," is what I see markedly different from what anyone else sees? And what is the value of a narrative where everyone's vision of it is different compared to a modern game where every detail is shown to us on screen?Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04224317788346828123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-70411540964851111642007-09-22T12:05:00.000-04:002007-09-22T12:05:00.000-04:00I have to agree with Alex and Adam in saying that ...I have to agree with Alex and Adam in saying that I like this more refined idea than the one you presented in class on Wednesday.<BR/><BR/>I think it would be interesting to see how you would translate Twain's more abstract ideas into modern times.<BR/><BR/>Definitely looking forward to seeing where you take this. I'm sure it will be an excellent project...Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550754950300584345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-16105855600690057712007-09-21T08:20:00.000-04:002007-09-21T08:20:00.000-04:00I think this is, obviously, a more focused idea th...I think this is, obviously, a more focused idea than the original, and therefore better.<BR/><BR/>I'll defer to Alex's technical advice (the things I draw on the chalkboard represent the limit of my skills), and extend/respond to his other question. My assumption is that you are looking for ways to develop the metaphoric content of the Connecticut Yankee, and apply them to some issue or set of issues relevant to us. Like all novels of its kind, Twain's book is about his time more than the 6th century; what I assume you're doing, essentially, is re-interpreting it for us, which is good.<BR/><BR/>Assuming this is your goal, in addition to a limited number of new illustrations (go for quality, not quantity), you can have a short essay explicating the new/changed metaphors...Adam Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588769281227456640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-38541058174283131642007-09-20T01:02:00.000-04:002007-09-20T01:02:00.000-04:00Hey James,I like this idea. I think it'd be inter...Hey James,<BR/><BR/>I like this idea. I think it'd be interesting to see it unfold, but there are a few things I'm wondering about what you've got lined up:<BR/><BR/>Obviously, you're setting it in 2007, so my question is are you going to stick with the aspects of this story that don't translate well into modern-day (such as monarchy, magicians, etc), or are you instead going to replace them with similar stand-ins, such as presidents and computers?<BR/><BR/>I'd also like to go ahead and reccommend anything but MS Paint to create a collage, or really edit any image, ever (although I do have to concede that <A HREF="http://technojaculate.actiononline.biz/software/?p=319" REL="nofollow">this</A> is incredibly awesome), generally using MS paint for anything other than doodling is an exercise in frustration.<BR/><BR/>Without rambling too much more, you have definitely piqued my interest with this project, and I'm eager to see where you go with it.A. Beneventhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836671178367763093noreply@blogger.com