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  • Enhancing Augmented Reality with a Custom Toolkit
    We’re so pleased that the prototype of our latest AR game, Coping Card Battles, is complete! This project has been a fantastic experience, and its development has provided invaluable insights… Read more: Enhancing Augmented Reality with a Custom Toolkit
  • Dev Log: Coping Card Battles
    The latest playtest analysis aids development and bug fixing, supporting a journal article with De Montfort University on AR engagement. Plans for more character interaction and potential partnerships and funding are also being explored. A promotional video is forthcoming.
  • Dev Log: First Alpha Build Finished & Initial Playtesting
    The alpha build of Menphys’ coping card deck is complete, featuring six story cards and interactive AR characters. Initial playtests showed positive engagement from diverse children, highlighting further development and research opportunities ahead.
  • Dev Log: Coping Card Updates & AR Optimisation
    The latest update highlights progress on the Menphys card game, detailing a strategic overhaul of coping cards, enhancements in AR technology, and plans for a linear story mode to complement the existing freeplay. Almost complete!
  • Dev Log: Completing the Gameplay Loop
    This week, the core gameflow for the coping card game was finalised. Players balance using coping cards to combat draining states-of-being, aiming to connect gameplay with real-life emotional regulation strategies. Dynamic coping cards will enhance emotional protection.
  • Dev Log: States-of-Being and Emotional Impact
    Progress has been slow due to holiday but important features like the “states-of-being” mechanic are developing. This system alters player emotions, enhancing gameplay, and will be visually animated for greater impact later.
  • Dev Log: Refining Gameplay and Expanding Interactivity
    This week, significant advancements were made on the Menphys coping card game, including the introduction of “states-of-being” to enhance emotional dynamics and gameplay, along with improvements in AR toolkit and overall player engagement.
  • The Role of Games in Building Communities and Reducing Isolation
    Games cultivate communities by enhancing social interaction, reducing isolation, and fostering meaningful connections, particularly through multiplayer environments. Despite challenges like toxicity, their potential for positive social impact continues to grow.
  • Empowering Diversity: The Role of Inclusivity in Game Design
    This post discusses the importance of inclusive design in gaming, highlighting how it empowers diverse audiences by breaking barriers. It details features supporting accessibility, such as customizable controls and sensory adjustments, while emphasizing representation of varied identities. Inclusive gaming fosters connection, innovation, and personal growth, evolving the interactive entertainment landscape.
  • Dev Log: Enhancing Interactivity and Extensibility in the Coping Card Game
    This week focused on refining gameplay and enhancing interactions. Key updates included improved prefab placement accuracy and responsive emotion placeholders. Despite challenges with Unity’s Input System, the game is progressing well with future features planned.

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