{"id":181,"date":"2018-11-28T18:49:29","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T18:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2018-11-28T18:49:31","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T18:49:31","slug":"ditch-boss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/ditch-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ditch-Boss-Header.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you defend the acequias, or will the tradition die out with you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose in making Ditch Boss was to educate the player in one of the oldest documented traditions in New Mexico, the acequia. Acequias play an integral part in many New Mexican communities to this day, but not many people know what acequias are or their purpose. This age old irrigation system is feared to be dying out. Our goal is to raise awareness and interest in preserving acequias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project and Aims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ditch Boss is an interactive game made with the engine Twine. Developers were determined to create a vivid story that allowed players to make choices, while also educating them on acequias. Our aims are to get players interested in New Mexican culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ditch Boss is a game made in <a href=\"https:\/\/twinery.org\">Twine<\/a>, and is an interactive story. The game is hosted at (www.cs.unm.edu\/~kageweiss\/files\/projects\/Ditch_Boss\/)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Progress ##<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a team of four, we are focusing on the Mayordomo\u2019s perspective and the challenges he\/she must face. We have the introduction laid out and are in the progress of tying in events that will lead the player to a possible of three alternative endings. We have also incorporated sound effects to give the game a bit more substance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are in the process of revising and completing the events that are to occur in the game. We are also doing some research to create realistic and accurate events or conflicts that may arise when a Mayordomo is in charge of an acequia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you should support this project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To bring awareness of what acequias are and the important purpose they serve to some New Mexicans<\/li><li>Many old traditions are dying out like the system of acequias; it is up to us to preserve them <\/li><li>Less and less amount of people are farming or using more traditional forms of irrigation <\/li><li>You get to make the decisions! And those decisions can affect the outcome<\/li><li>There are different endings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks and challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The progression of the story may be slow for some players<\/li><li>The choices may not seem important<\/li><li>Players may still have to do more research on acequias<\/li><li>Some grammatical errors may hinder gameplay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Julie-Huynh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"199\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Julie<\/strong>  <br>Medical laboratory science major. Co-writer of \u201cDitch Boss\u201d. Enjoys writing creative fiction and poetry. \u201cWhat is sleep?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reuben.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"202\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reuben<\/strong>  <br>Computer Science major. Co-writer of \u201cDitch Boss\u201d. Enjoys reading, eating, and sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Justin-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"264\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Justin<\/strong>  <br>Graduating senior majoring in both Criminology and Psychology. Co-writer of \u201cDitch Boss\u201d. Legend says his blood consists mainly of caffeinated drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kage.jpg 960w, https:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/criticalhacking.localgameslab.org\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kage-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 85vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kage<\/strong><br>Computer Science major. Effects, styles, and content programmer for \u201cDitch Boss\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Soliloquieosity\/AcequiaWarriors\">Ditch Boss Project at Github<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1f_5ct9RHbY52uwVM-oykToRYtaT_0Sp0Doo0uk_elnM\/edit\">Resources that Inspired this Game<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you defend the acequias, or will the tradition die out with you? The purpose in making Ditch Boss was to educate the player in one of the oldest documented traditions in New Mexico, the acequia. 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