Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs

Lynda Clark; Divij Sood

doi:10.1145/3555858.3555867

Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs

Lynda Clark, Divij Sood

Department of Games and Arts

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Abstract

This paper is a reflection on the process of designing and developing a character backstory generation system prototype following literary analysis of idealized textual outputs. An overview of previous generative systems (both academic and commercial) and some of the design priorities associated with these systems is described in order to set a context for the project. The design process is then described, with particular focus on the creation of the idealized outputs and their purpose. Finally, the learning outcomes following initial generative texts created by the prototype engine are shared, weighing the pros and cons of both the design approach, the resulting generator and its outputs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	FDG '22
Subtitle of host publication	proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games
Editors	Kostas Karpouzis, Stefano Gualeni, Johanna Pirker, Allan Fowler
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	9781450397957
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3555858.3555867
Publication status	Published - 4 Nov 2022
Event	17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games: Games as culture and communication - Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece Duration: 5 Sept 2022 → 8 Sept 2022 Conference number: 17th http://fdg2022.org/

Conference

Conference	17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games
Abbreviated title	FDG 2022
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Athens
Period	5/09/22 → 8/09/22
Internet address	http://fdg2022.org/

Keywords

Text generation
Creative writing
Literary analysis
Narrative design

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Clark, L., & Sood, D. (2022). Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs. In K. Karpouzis, S. Gualeni, J. Pirker, & A. Fowler (Eds.), FDG '22: proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games Article 29 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). https://doi.org/10.1145/3555858.3555867

Clark, Lynda ; Sood, Divij. / Working backwards : creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs. FDG '22: proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games. editor / Kostas Karpouzis ; Stefano Gualeni ; Johanna Pirker ; Allan Fowler. New York : Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2022.

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Clark, L & Sood, D 2022, Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs. in K Karpouzis, S Gualeni, J Pirker & A Fowler (eds), FDG '22: proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games., 29, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), New York, 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games, Athens, Greece, 5/09/22. https://doi.org/10.1145/3555858.3555867

Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs. / Clark, Lynda; Sood, Divij.
FDG '22: proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games. ed. / Kostas Karpouzis; Stefano Gualeni; Johanna Pirker; Allan Fowler. New York: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2022. 29.

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Clark L, Sood D. Working backwards: creating a character backstory generation system using idealized creative writing outputs. In Karpouzis K, Gualeni S, Pirker J, Fowler A, editors, FDG '22: proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games. New York: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). 2022. 29 Epub 2022 Nov 4. doi: 10.1145/3555858.3555867

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