Media Lab: Choose Your Own Adventure - The Art of Story-Based Games

Ever wondered what makes games so engaging? Explore the gripping art of story-based gameplay, including narrative design techniques of interactive gameplay, with writer and filmmaker Paige Webster from Nested Realities.

In this session participants will:

• Examine how choice impacts story outcomes and player experience; from subtle shifts to major plot-altering moments.
• Learn about branching dialogue, moral dilemmas, and consequence systems.
• Take a behind-the-scenes look at a fan-favourite open-world game where storytelling, action, and player choice come together perfectly.
• Dive into some case studies of blockbuster open-world games to see how story, gameplay, and character development intertwine.

About the Facilitator:

Paige Webster is a writer of poetry, prose, and screen. She adores all things media — films, books, games & more — and is an avid lover of speculative fiction.

She joined Nested Realities in 2022 and has gone on to facilitate virtual reality and video editing workshops and champion the use of creative technology.

Cost: $8.50

Age: 16+

Skill level: No experience required.

Equipment: All materials will be provided.

Spaces are limited to bookings are essential.

About the Media Lab and Digital Tool collection

The Media Lab boasts a professional studio set up with a cyclorama wall, green screens, studio lights and Surface Studios with the full Adobe Creative Suite. The digital tool library contains cameras, recording equipment and other digital accessories that can be borrowed for free with your library membership.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email bGlicmFyeSB8IGdlb3JnZXNyaXZlciAhIG5zdyAhIGdvdiAhIGF1 or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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