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

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

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Abstract / Description of output

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
Publisher	ACM
Pages	1-9
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	9781450397957
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3555858.3555867
Publication status	Published - 4 Nov 2022
Event	Foundations of Digital Games 2022 - Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece Duration: 5 Sept 2022 → 8 Sept 2022 http://fdg2022.org/

Conference

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

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

text generation
narrative design
creative writing
literary analysis

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10.1145/3555858.3555867

CA: Creativity Amplification
Clark, L.
1/07/19 → 3/03/23
Project: Project from a former institution

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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 (eds), FDG '22: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games., 29, ACM, pp. 1-9, Foundations of Digital Games 2022, 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. ACM, 2022. p. 1-9 29.

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

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