Computer-Based Character Creation in Storytelling: Prototyping and Testing of Random Character Creator

Abstract

Since the concept of "Digital storytelling" was first introduced, concepts such as "digital platform for storytelling" as well as "storytelling for digital platform" have evolved. This study evaluates a computer-based story development tool, called Random Character Creator (RCC). Using this tool, the types of variables that can be considered while building a character in storytelling are set, and a database for each variable is established. Based on each variable and database, we developed a prototype of the RCC program, which allows the user to create a character sample with a combination of randomly/ selectively chosen variables. Examples of results are evaluated. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013.