Fishu@lis Virtual Visit
The
Fishu@lis Virtual Visit prototype is designed as a learning tool in
which users adopt the roles of actors operating in the marine environment.
Through immersion in the virtual world users are expected to develop
greater awareness of the constraints and opportunities under which actors
operate.
This prototype is a proof of concept. In the first
release three actor-roles will be available for users to select from
- the fisherman, the predatory fish, and the school of prey fish. Concepts
for two further actor-roles - the decision-maker and scientist - have
been developed and may be incorporated in the future given sufficient
resources.
Inside the game, players must face dangers and carry
on tasks in order to survive and prosper. In the initial version of
the game 3 types of characters (migratory fish, predator and fisherman)
share a persistent 3D underwater environment and interact in a variety
of situations involving cooperation, combat and negotiation. Each character
type has unique goals, resources, and abilities, and has to face specific
dangers. The game interface varies according to the type of character.
One of the characters, the fisherman, has access to a tool that gives
him an output based on Scenario Generator calculations.
International
Workshop "Interfaces between Sciences&Society"
Milan, 27-28 Nov. 2003
