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:[pending: references to some interesting resources in this matter. e.g.,: David Attenborough "the winner is the one who sings the longest" (something like that)]. | :[pending: references to some interesting resources in this matter. e.g.,: David Attenborough "the winner is the one who sings the longest" (something like that)]. | ||
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| − | * Spore's Siren Song http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Siren_Song | + | * Spore's Siren Song http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Siren_Song |
| − | + | * Spore's Soothing Song http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Soothing_Song | |
| − | + | * Baraka 12:29 (chapter 4): ancient rituals of confrontation through vocalizations | |
| examples= | | examples= | ||
| − | | ex1=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Spore" i="2" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">Being under attack, instead of fighting back, | + | | ex1=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Spore" i="2" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">Being under attack, instead of fighting back, an herbivore PC can sing the "Siren Song" to settle down an attacking creature. In the sequence, it is even possible to socialize with that creature’s species.</mt> |
| ex2=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Mini Ninjas" w="{{R5by4W}}" h="{{R5by4H}}">Suzume plays the flute in order to enchant enemies as an alternative to fight them.</mt> | | ex2=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Mini Ninjas" w="{{R5by4W}}" h="{{R5by4H}}">Suzume plays the flute in order to enchant enemies as an alternative to fight them.</mt> | ||
| − | | ex3=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Aquaria" h="200">Removing the shell off this creature – by singing the | + | | ex3=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Aquaria" h="200">Removing the shell off this creature – by singing the "Bind Song" – renders it harmless.</mt> |
| − | | ex4=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Ocarina Of Time" altg="Ocarina of Time" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">the Big Boss of the Gorons is "defeated" not by force but by getting pleased with the playing of a particular song. This circumstance provides an interesting twist in the [[Emotional Script]].</mt> | + | | ex4=<mt p="MakeSoundNotWar" g="Ocarina Of Time" altg="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" w="{{R4by3W}}" h="{{R4by3H}}">the Big Boss of the Gorons is "defeated" not by force but by getting pleased with the playing of a particular song. This circumstance provides an interesting twist in the [[Emotional Script]].</mt> |
| ex5=<mt p="Music" g="LocoRoco" altg="LocoRoco" i="2" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">LocoRoco offers a rich and delightful experience through the exploration of sound with no conflict other than avoiding to be bitten by the Moja.</mt> | | ex5=<mt p="Music" g="LocoRoco" altg="LocoRoco" i="2" w="{{R16by9W}}" h="{{R16by9H}}">LocoRoco offers a rich and delightful experience through the exploration of sound with no conflict other than avoiding to be bitten by the Moja.</mt> | ||
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| + | Nature provides many insightful examples of the use of sound to address conflicts, instead of actual physical confrontation, namely through the evaluation of the other party’s potential. The ability to perform sound – loud, long, accurate, ... – is many times an indicator of potential – health, size, maturity, ... Examples include: passerine birds singing to dispute territory, dogs barking, etc. | ||
| + | [pending: references to some interesting resources in this matter. e.g.: David Attenborough episode where he says “the winner is the one who sings the longest” (something like that)]. | ||
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Synopsis
| Exploring sound to create alternatives to conflict. |
Relationships
Context:
Consequent Sound 
, Emotional Script 
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Relates to:
Engagement 
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Includes:
Sing to Act 
, Sound Decoys 
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Contrasts with:
Sonic Weapon 
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May imply:
Sound Input 
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Description
In a moment when so many games tend towards belligerent narratives, it is relevant to think of audio as a creativity opportunity, also to come up with ideas that offer alternatives to those types of conflict.
Examples
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Additional Comments
- Nature provides many insightful examples of the use of sound to address conflicts, instead of actual physical confrontation, namely through the evaluation of the other party’s potential. The ability to perform sound – loud, long, accurate, ... – is many times an indicator of potential – health, size, maturity, ... Examples include: passerine birds singing to dispute territory, dogs barking, etc.
- [pending: references to some interesting resources in this matter. e.g.,: David Attenborough "the winner is the one who sings the longest" (something like that)].
External Resources
- Spore's Siren Song http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Siren_Song
- Spore's Soothing Song http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Soothing_Song
- Baraka 12:29 (chapter 4): ancient rituals of confrontation through vocalizations
