Hi, All,
I hope you’re doing well.
I’m writing to invite you to participate in a free online course I’ll be offering, under the auspices of the Adult Education Division of the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The course begins on Tuesday, August 11, at 2:00 P.M. and will continue for the next ten weeks in one-hour sessions.
Here’s a description of the course:
Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Storytelling
What can one of the most acclaimed computer role-playing games teach us about storytelling? In this interactive ten-week course, we’ll explore Divinity: Original Sin 2 as both a game and a narrative, examining how its branching choices, reactive world, and turn-based mechanics compare with more traditional forms of storytelling.
Through a shared playthrough of the game’s opening chapters, participants will discuss topics including the history of classic computer RPGs, the relationship between Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Dungeons & Dragons, player agency, “breaking the game,” and the unique possibilities of long-form interactive narratives.
The course is limited to the first 10 participants and meets Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. EDT for ten weeks. No prior experience with Divinity: Original Sin 2 is required—just an interest in games, stories, and how the two intersect.
You can sign up for the course at:
Of course, if you’d like more information, just drop me an email at bdesilet@yahoo.com.
Have a great day.
Peace,
Brendan Desilets
