Hi everyone!
As you may all remember from my previous project, my mother created an avatar of how she remembered/perceived herself. I did this as she is in Montreal dealing with Cancer and I am here in Toronto, unable to be there for her.
To continue on this theme, I created a functioning scrabble game for her to play. Again, this is a way for her and I to connect online together. We have been playing scrabble together (in person) since I could spell.... she typically wins but I give her a good run for her money. This interaction reinforces our bond, and is a special moment between her and I. Since we are in separate cities, I wanted to provide her with a means to still play (or win) at scrabble with me. Additionally, she could also play it with others, if she pleases.
You will notice a blue orb right beside the scrabble board. The tiles are randomly generated and given to the avatars to a maximum of 7. It can also detect when u have 7 or not. This wasn't an easy feat of programming and I am quite proud that I managed to figure that one out! Its because of this orb that one doesn't need to posses the tiles in their inventory to be able to play.
I have yet to figure out an electronic form of score keeping. But i got so involved in getting this together that once the holidays have started, and I have more time, I am going to try and figure it out.
Much to my chagrin, this Second Life thing is growing on me. :)
Looking forward to seeing everyone else's in class!
1 comment:
Michelle, I am impressed with the Scrabble set up you did to play with your mother. I am the director of literacy services at a southern california library and would very much like to speak with. Please make contact with me at the email shown below at your earliest convenience. Thanks much...Jo Jones
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