Magus mundus-poster
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The document describes 'Magus Mundus', a 3D educational game where players act as a young wizard on a quest to rescue his father and cure diseases using knowledge of medicinal plants and their scientific names. It emphasizes the importance of conservation, social responsibility, and cultural values while engaging players through immersive storytelling and decision-making challenges. The game aims to enhance retention and recall of scientific information through interactive elements and instant feedback.
Magus mundus-poster
- 1. MAGUS MUNDUS Rahul Ranjan, Avinandan Basu, Utkarsh Dwivedi, Neeraj Talukdar ProblemSpace Learning Objectives Retention,Recall of Scientific Names Realising Indian cultural traditions in form of usage of natural resources Understanding the value of endangered species Understanding and developing social responsibility AGE 12-15 years fanasy, games, fiction, cartoon Scientific name of medicinal plants Disease Common name of medicinal plants To create factual knowledge associations in memory as above and thereby realising medicinal properties of plants and associated Indian cultural and traditional values. Disease causing microbes Source of microbes To develop understanding of the significance of conservation of endangered plants. To develop resource management and decision making skills. To instill a sense of social responsibility in the player. To develop an affinity towards natural resources. Magus Mundus is a 3D game where the player takes the form of a young wizard called Magus in the magical world - Mundus where his goal is to rescue his father from the wicked clutches of the evil witch Serpentina and her 3 daughters, and heal the people plagued by various kinds of diseases in his journey. Penalty for incorrect choice Use of common name to collect the plant Explore natural environment PLANT PICKING Differentiating plants based on functions Interpreting multiple cures to a disease INVENTORY Constant companion Provides hints Reduces extraneous info CAT Revision of used plants within level Killing of witch by either using mouse or typing the scientific or common name to inflict greater damage WITCH Scientific name of plants Key to cure diseases and other puzzles SPELL Encourages learning of species name Immediate feedback Reduces cognitive load STASH Resource management Rewarding mechanism Instant feedback COINS Endangered plants and their value Concept of conservation NAVARATNAS SENSATION:3D immersive environment with music FANTASY: Magical world fascinates the player NARRATIVE: Captivating & immersive storyline CHALLENGE: Decision making,witch fight DISCOVERY: rare plants FELLOWSHIP: bonding with the cat Problems in pronouncing the scientific names. Common name easily recalled. Typing the scientific name favoured over using the mouse to kill the witch. Eagerness in healing the sick people. Immediate feedback on error in selecting the right genus or species. Pre-test: Prior knowledge Free-form play testing & Video taping Personal Interview EngagingElements Scheduling & sequencing of the sick people to help in long term retention. Developing an educational game architecture on the basis of social and cultural factors. Developing an open frame- -work for classroom use. Blooms Revised Taxonomy Cognitive Tutor Principles Multimedia Principles Le Blancs Taxonomy Gees Principles GAME EducationalElements In the process, he has to safeguard the rare plants in his environment from the witches. Solving puzzles with the help of the magical cat Felix, the player goes on a valiant quest where the knowledge about the plants in the environment takes him closer to his ultimate goal. Play Test Procedure Lessons Future Work References