Summary of the topic of Ludic Framework, from Bing.ai:
The Ludic Framework is a concept proposed by Frederic Seraphine, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Tokyo, to explore how videogames can create meaningful and emotional gameplay experiences. It is based on the idea that videogames have a unique language of interactivity that can convey meaning and emotions without relying on storytelling methods borrowed from other media. The Ludic Framework uses concepts from semiotics, aesthetics, and ludology to define the building blocks of videogame design and interpretation.
The philosophical position of the Ludic Framework is that meaning and emotions are not inherent in the game objects or mechanics, but are produced by the player's interaction with them. The Ludic Framework distinguishes between two levels of representation:
- the first order, which is the concrete representation of the game world and events, and
- the second order, which is the player's involvement with a perspective or consciousness on the meaning-making process.
The Ludic Framework also introduces the concept of the ludic, which is a higher level of abstraction than the game mechanic, and allows for wider combinatory possibilities and deeper meaning production through the gameplay itself. The ludic is an interaction-sign that can be interpreted by the player in different ways, depending on the context and the player's preferences. The Ludic Framework aims to expand the possibilities for both narrative and emergent gameplay, by creating a space for interpretation and expression between the game designer and the player.
If you want to learn more about the Ludic Framework, you can read the paper by Seraphine¹, or watch his presentation at the DiGRA Japan 2016 annual conference². You can also visit his academic profile³ to see his other publications and research interests.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 12/4/2023
(1) A Theory of Meaningful Gameplay - ResearchGate.
(2) The Ludic Framework －A Theory of Meaningful Gameplay - Academia.edu.
(3) . Frédéric J N Seraphine | The University of Tokyo - Academia.edu