Wrath of Osiris (Not published)

Surviving boredom and collapsing pyramids in times of isolation

Conference paper (2020)

Authors

Ashwin Sitaram Student
Jelle Römer Student
Marnix Massar Student
Niels Mook Student
Marie Kegeleers Student
Rafael Bidarra Computer Graphics and Visualisation - EEMCS
Research Group
Computer Graphics and Visualisation (EEMCS) (TU Delft)
Collaboration Social engagement Multiplayer exergames Quarantainment
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Published Date

2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Department

Intelligent Systems

Research Group

Computer Graphics and Visualisation

Abstract

When people need to stay quarantined at home for long periodsof time, loneliness, lack of exercise and boredom tend to affectthem more frequently and strongly. Games combining physicalexercise, challenging gameplay, and social cooperation can combatthese negative phenomena. This paper describes one such game. InWrath of Osiris, actual player movement in the real world is used asan input method, in order to get some exercise. The players needto work together, to promote feelings of camaraderie and teamspirit. Lastly, the issue of boredom is tackled by an increasinglychallenging game setting. Commonly available technology, such asimage processing via a webcam and networking are used to offer asolution to a wide range of people.