[arg_discuss] ARGs in University Exams

[Marc Mcginley]

Hi Guys,

Just thought you might like to know that in the final exam of my 
multimedia degree a question popped up about ARGs. To give a bit of 
background, the module (Emergent Multimedia Technologies) was student 
lead, with each student choosing a topic to give a one off lecture 
about. Some of the more interesting topics were then chosen for the exam.

I think it's pretty cool that there's been a question on ARGs in a 
University exam, and I guess that my lecturer liked my presentation ;)

In case you're interested, here's the question. Please bear in mind that 
the module's very broad so whilst it seems like an easy question for the 
ARG crowd, the majority of the people on my course hadn't heard of them...


2)

a)Define the term 'Alternate Reality Game', briefly distinguish them 
from more typical console type games. (4 marks)
 
b) Discuss in detail one recent ARG campaign (10 marks)
 
c) Identify what you believe to be particular challenges to the creation 
of such games. (6 marks)

Marc