Game Technologies in Larp and Tabletop RPGs -- Taisto Suominen

This lecture is from our Erasmus+ EDGE Event Series: "Game Technologies in Larp and Tabletop RPGs" by Taisto Suominen from Turku University of Applied Sciences! This event is part of our Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership for curriculum development in transformative game design.
This event took place Tuesday, May 7.
Erasmus EDGE is a joint Higher Education Cooperation Partnership project between Uppsala University, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Dragons' Nest, Chaos League, and Avalon Larp Studio.
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Description:
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of game technologies as they intersect with live action and tabletop role-playing games! While technology has always played a role in enhancing these experiences, the rapid evolution of game technologies opens up a plethora of opportunities to elevate gameplay to new heights. This lecture aims to explore both existing and emerging technologies, and how they can be harnessed by users of varying skill levels -- from the casual end user to the passionate enthusiast and the professional developer.
We will delve into the realm of extended reality, exploring how it can create immersive experiences that blur the line between the physical and digital worlds. We will also discuss game engines, the powerhouses behind our favorite games, and how they can be leveraged to create engaging narratives and interactions.
The lecture will also address the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in gaming -- its opportunities for creating dynamic, responsive game environments, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations it presents. Lastly, we will touch upon 3D modeling and additive manufacturing, and how these can bring our imaginations to life in the form of tangible, custom game pieces, costumes, and props.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to discover how technology can transform the way we play and experience larp and tabletop RPGs!
Presenter bio:
Taisto Suominen is an Associate Professor at the School of Information and Communications Technology of Turku University of Applied Sciences in Game and Interactive Technologies. He holds a Master of Engineering degree and has worked over 20 years in TUAS. He is a cofounder of Turku Game Lab and its predecessor Game Tech Arts Lab. He has been an active and key person on the TUAS game development curriculum design and Turku Game Scene activities. He was a board member of Neogames Finland 2018-2021 and continued from 2022 an observer member of the board. Neogames is a nonprofit association for the game industry to coordinate and support the growth and development of the Finnish game industry. His research interests include utilization of game and interactive technologies on various domains, serious and entertainment games, extended reality, game graphics and content creation.
This series is hosted by the Games & Society Lab at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University Campus Gotland. The series explores the use of analog role-playing games as vehicles for lasting personal and social change.
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