Gameplay Journal #4

“ Perhaps the most important is that he can disrupt the emotional spell of the narrative and thus force the spectator, by interrupting the narrative flow, to reconcentrate and refocus his attention.” The same type of disruption appears in artist-made game mods.” (Galloway 109)

This week we talk again about mods. Particularly the ones that change the essence of the games we are playing. Such as this one:

The purpose of this mod is to portray more dainty and feminine characters in a muscular fashion. What is the “gaming” purpose? Well as Galloway wrote about, sometimes mods tend to work against the gamer and destroy the illusion of the story for most players. Maybe it creates a whole new unintended world or story for the player who made it. Perhaps what they are saying about most games, is they don't particularly enjoy how women are portrayed and are exaggerating the fact that women can be just as strong.

Gaming: Essays on Algorithmic Culture, by Alexander R. Galloway, University of Minnesota Press, 2010, pp. 107–126.