Norse mythology in Role Playing Games

Norse mythology in Role Playing Games

Wafae N.

10. 03. 2011

Plan

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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IntroductionIntroduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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GamesDeveloper Year Platform

20081991

2007

1999

Norse gods

• Asgard (VP)• Midgard (FF7, VP)• Vanaheim• Jotunheim• Nibelheim (FF7)• Helheim (TH)

Gods (Aesir/Vanir)HumansElvesDwarfsGiantsDead

AESIR

VANIR GIANTS

Ragnarok: the end of the world

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Einherjar quest

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Futuristic world

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Battle for kingdoms

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Legendary heroes

Magical Elements control

Fate versus suspense

What attracts the player

Introduction

1. Closer and further from the myth

2. An immersive journey

Conclusion

Debate

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Valkyrie Profile series

Over 2 million copies

Odin Sphere

Over 330 000 copies

Too Human trilogy

Over 705,000 copies

References

About Norse mythology:• http://www.norsemyth.org• http://mythologica.fr/nordique/

About Too Human:• http://blogs.dailyrecord.co.uk/gaming/2008/07/too-human-aesir-video.html • http://features.teambox.com/xbox/2222/The-Gods-of-Too-Human/Freya/p1/

About Heimdall:• http://www.mobygames.com/game/heimdall• http://www.lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=1197• http://www.yousaytoo.com/heimdall/812467

About Odin Sphere:• http://odinsphere.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_allusions#Mythology

About Valkyrie Profile:• My own gaming experience.• A conclusion article: http://graphmag.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/valkyrie-profile-sales/

My friends from the FF12 forum

Thank you for

listening!

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