Ludus Novus » definitions http://ludusnovus.net The Art of Interaction Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:16:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=5629 2006-2008 Gregory.Weir@gmail.com (Gregory Weir) Gregory.Weir@gmail.com (Gregory Weir) posts 1440 http://ludusnovus.net/images/ludusnovusblog.jpg Ludus Novus » definitions http://ludusnovus.net 144 144 The Art of Interaction ludology, games, game design, rpgs, interactive fiction, video game theory, interactive art, interactive entertainment Gregory Weir Gregory Weir Gregory.Weir@gmail.com no no Ludus Novus 017: The Rules of the Game http://ludusnovus.net/2009/05/17/ludus-novus-017-the-rules-of-the-game/ http://ludusnovus.net/2009/05/17/ludus-novus-017-the-rules-of-the-game/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 19:37:54 +0000 Gregory Weir http://ludusnovus.net/?p=459 In this podcast episode, I present and discuss my definition of the word “game.” In short, a game is an interactive simulation that provides metrics which allow a user to track progress toward a goal. Listen on to hear why Microsoft Paint is a game and why winning and losing are really the same thing.

I’d love to hear what you think! Comment if you have any opinions on the things I discuss in this episode.

]]> http://ludusnovus.net/2009/05/17/ludus-novus-017-the-rules-of-the-game/feed/ 6 15:34 In this podcast episode, I present and discuss my definition of the word "game." In short, a game is an interactive simulation that provides ... In this podcast episode, I present and discuss my definition of the word "game." In short, a game is an interactive simulation that provides metrics which allow a user to track progress toward a goal. Listen on to hear why Microsoft Paint is a game and why winning and losing are really the same thing. I'd love to hear what you think! Comment if you have any opinions on the things I discuss in this episode. Digital Games, Interactive Fiction, Podcasts, Roleplaying Gregory Weir no no