This post is a continuation from Syllogism Is Practical For Narrative which discusses how practical syllogism would go about generating narrative for a semi-autonomous agent based on an the desires of actors. Polemical Model The polemical model is largely based on Vladimir Propp’s 31 functions and what Greimas felt that Propp missed out on regarding [...]

Very few times are we given the opportunity or luxury to brainstorm. It’s one of the few times where a certain buzz consumes everyone involved, spirits are lifted, and it seems like you could conquer the world! Recently I had to complete a design exercise – very much like this very design exercise – that [...]

What do all villains have in common? They are the reason ‘good’ exists. They challenge and question the status quo. They tend to shake things up a bit and after they’re through and done things have changed – usually for the better! Granted, sometimes sacrifices have to be made but as the saying goes, what [...]