Abstract
Communications are a vital component of crisis management. Applied drama is a relatively new training methodology used extensively in public relations. We have developed a multi-player online computer game which mediates applied drama training, allowing participants to be distributed around the world. Scenarios may cover many domains, floods, earthquakes, bushfires, and require a set of media resources and a specification of what happens and when. This paper forms part of a project to develop computer-based simulation and role-play tools to enhance the learning and planning activities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) public affairs personnel. It describes a compiler for the scripting language used for writing game scenarios (Bossomaier, Tulip, Carroll & Cameron 2010). The game engine, CADGE, requires a lengthy and complex XML specification, which is created from a high level specification in the language CRASL. The paper describes the compiler for CRASL, written as a Domain Specific Language in Ruby. It presents an example scenario, tested on undergraduate students in communication, with some screen shots from the game.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 23rd EMSS |
Subtitle of host publication | Simulation in industry |
Place of Publication | United States |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788890372445 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | European Modeling and Simulation Symposium - Rome, Italy, Italy Duration: 12 Sept 2011 → 14 Sept 2011 |
Conference
Conference | European Modeling and Simulation Symposium |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
Period | 12/09/11 → 14/09/11 |