Signal Journey: Sense of Connection in a Two-Player VR Game Through a Proximity-based Interactive Experience

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This project aims to build a sense of connection in a remote two-player VR game by offering proximity-based interaction with audio and video connectivity. We develop a co-dependent game system where virtual proximity, or the distance between two players are assumed to reflect emotional closeness of the two individuals. The VR metaphorically reflect and promote players’ mutual engagement. Positioned at opposite ends of the virtual environment, the two players exchange audio and visual signals to locate each other until they come close. As they get nearer, visual and audio elements, such as color saturation and diverse sounds, are designed to enhance their connectivity, reflecting their emotional closeness and awareness of each other’s presence. After gameplay, the players’ locations are recorded and displayed on a map. © 2024 Copyright held by the owner/author(s)

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