(14/10/24)

Task: Narrow my chosen four themes down to one and research it for presentation IN THREE WEEKS TIME.

Themes:

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Power → Balance → Determination → Redemption → CONFLICT

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To approach this deep dive and ensure it naturally builds toward a good space for a potential game idea, I’ve decided to use conflict as my foundational theme. Here, I’ll will break it down into various layers, using visual and reading research on where different elements of conflict are present at the core of each form of media I read or watch. Additionally, I plan to talk about my own experiences with conflict (Internal) and how it felt, a moment where I came to a crossroads and the path I took to a resolution and escape:

Brainstorming - Types of Conflict (Talking Points for Presentation)

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External Conflict: Wars, Societal Unrest, or Power Struggles.

• Sub-Types: Political Tension, Rebellion, Colonization, Invasion, Revolutions, Resource Wars. </aside>

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Internal Conflict: One’s internal struggle with identity, morality, or their past.

• Sub-Types: Guilt, Redemption Arcs, Moral Dilemmas, Loss, Psychological Tension. </aside>

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Interpersonal Conflict: Clashes between individuals, often rooted in opposing goals, personalities, or values.

• Sub-Types: Loyalty vs. Betrayal, Trust vs. Deception, Competition vs. Cooperation. </aside>

Brainstorming - More Elements to Explore

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Resolution → Tension → Opposition → Motivation → Consequences

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Explorations

Further Research

Resolution Exploration

Tension Exploration

Opposition Exploration

Motivation Exploration

Consequences Exploration

Primary Research - Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum Visit

The Want* F*or Power - A Short Study of the Appeal of Power

Reflection & Presentation Points

Internal Conflict - A Personal Experience