Alien: Desolation, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Krebs, Jonathan D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
189 pages (189 pages)
5 audio files (5 audio files (645 minutes) : digital, MP3 file, sound)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"ALIEN: DESOLATION is a transmedia exercise exploring the potential for tabletop role-playing games to craft unique, open-ended stories where the events within depend on coordination between player and "Game Master." The project takes two forms: a written and laid out set of three "adventures," and an audio drama in five parts. The events of four of the episodes of the audio drama are either recordings of "actual play" of the related adventure, or a scripted re-envsioning of the events of "actual play." Telling the story in this manner allows for a unique listening experience that promises something for different audiences, whether that be a scripted and heavily edited production or a minimally edited, off-the-cuff experience as in most tabletop role-playing game podcasts." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
189 pages + 5 audio files (645 minutes) : digital, MP3 file, sound
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu