about the research

This research is being undertaken to provide insights into how a player may experience their own identity in a fictional archive, and contribute any discoveries back into game studies and fiction discourse.

5-30 human participants are necessary as part of the playtesting process, to find bugs in the software, to discover if the story is being understood, and how you are emotionally affected by it. Insights you help discover will be analyzed and included in the research paper, and will be used to improve future versions of the game. This research is being completed by a graduate student in partial completion of their degree, and the results will contribute to their MFA thesis.

The game prototype may be developed beyond the scope of the thesis project. It may be included in future exhibits, and released commercially, for free or for a fee. If you consent, objects you generate as part of the playtest can be donated back to the project to be used for any of these purposes.

Eligible participants are required:

• at least 18 years of age
• Moderate computer literacy
• Comfortable with light supernatural horror elements

If you're not eligible under these conditions, you are still welcome to play the game, but your feedback will not be included.

Please note that participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without consequence.