Bronze

Standard RL.1

What Themes are present within Kentucky Route Zero? How are they expressed in the game visually, auditorially, and through writing?

Requirements: 

1. 2-3 page paper
2. double spaced
3. 12 font
4. times new roman OR garamond
5. Describe the themes in KRZ:
   1. ​Visually
      
   2. Auditorially
      
   3. Textually
      
6. ​How does the gameplay reinforce the themes you have discussed?
   
7. What (if any) change can you cause by choosing different text options in the game?
   

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Silver

Standard RL.2

How does KRZ (Kentucky Route Zero) allow the player to be a "co-writer" through its structure?

Requirements:

1. 1-2 page paper
2. double spaced 
3. 12 font
4. times new roman OR garamond
5. Discuss the game mechanics in KRZ:
   1. How do the branching paths differ? What is an example of a big difference in story between two choices?
   2. What are some of the methods of interaction for the player?
   3. How is the story structured? Why do you think the developers chose to use that structure?

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Gold

Standard W.1

Game Review

Requirements:

1. After completing the fourth act (currently the latest) review the game so far
2. 2-3 page paper with 2-3 embedded images
   
3. double spaced
   
4. 12 font
5. times new roman OR garamond
   
6. Give a review of your experience playing through the game, focus on the emotions and mood that the game brought about in you, and remember that your audience is also likely gamers. 
   
7. Use correct terms and terminology for a game review
   
   1. ​"Walking simulator"
   2. "Conversation trees"
   3. etc
      

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Master

Standard RL.3

Dead World and Hidden Highways. 

Compare and Contrast: Elegy for A Dead World with Kentucky Route Zero as games that allow for co-creation of narratives.

Requirements:

1. 4-5 pages typed
2. double spaced
3. 12 font
4. times new roman or garamond
5. Discuss the gameplay differences and similarities to these two games.
6. Discuss thematic similarities and differences
7. Discuss the difference in co-creation through the games (writing for elegy and deciding for KRZ).
8. Review the games and the impact each had on you as a writer and reader.

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