Great Examples of Branching Scenario
Over the last couple of months, I’ve written about branching scenarios, discussing what they are as well as key considerations for their design and some tips for creating them. In this final piece, I’d like to share some great examples of branching scenarios.
#4 — Make the Sale from SmartBuilder
While the images used look to be custom for this particular scenario, this example shows that some decent 2D images combined with text that is delivered economically in amount via prompts is all you need to make a good scenario. Simple can be best! Go to the scenario
#3 — Connect with Haji Kamal from Cathy Moore
Another example with bespoke still images, done in a comic book style and yet it still works so well. Moreover, the story and branches in this scenario are very complex and have lots of points that cross. This gives you lots of latitude to explore before knowing for sure if you’ve made the best decisions. Go to the scenario
#2 — Immersive Branching Video from Elucidat and the Open University
Now we kick it up quite a few notches and introduce the use of video as the medium for delivering the branching scenario. The storytelling in this example is exceptional and with the way the video was shot and edited, the end product is truly amazing. This one is also interesting because you can go through an entire scenario without being told you are wrong. At the end, you are given an appraisal that sums up how you tried to help the troubled main character in the scenario and your overall impact on the main character’s wellness. Very neat! Go to the scenario
#1 — Lifesaver from Lifesaver.org.uk
Like the last one, this scenario also plays on emotions but even more so and with plenty of adrenaline thrown in. The scenarios involve you making the kinds of choices you’d need to make in an actual emergency. The first CPR scenario is also neat because you simulate giving chest compressions using your keyboard. While your hand placement or depth of push can’t be assessed, your speed can be. If you’re not pushing the keys at the right speed, you’ll be told to either speed up or slow down. And as you are faced with the next decision there’s a timer that times how long it takes you to make a choice which is certainly appropriate for lifesaving emergencies. Go to the scenario
