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Analysis of the linearity of the story on the creation of the

game "Elephant Rescue.”

R.M Joko Priono

, Sigit Winarso

, Wilhelmus Filianto

Program Studi Teknologi Permainan Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

, [email protected]

*Correspondence

ABSTRACT

Keywords: Game;

Education; Way Kambas;

Elephant rescue.

Media is an intermediary that can convey information or

messages in learning to achieve learning outcomes. Many

types of media are used in the learning process. One of the

media used in learning is games as educational media, called

educational games. Educational games are formed to hone

thinking power, including increasing concentration and

solving a problem. Educational stories based on local

wisdom also strengthen character education so that they can

be well received without reducing the playing experience

gained by players. Through the results of game testing, 40%

of respondents strongly agreed that the understanding of

conserving animals, especially elephants in Way Kambas

Lampung National Park, was sought to be raised through the

Elephant in Rescue Game, and 24% agreed that the

understanding of conserving animals, especially elephants in

Way Kambas Lampung National Park, was sought to be

raised through the Elephant in Rescue Game. 60% of

respondents agreed with the educational element presented

in the game Elephant in Rescue, and 56% agreed that the

application of the story in this game was appropriate. Based

on the results of testing on respondents, it can be concluded

that the application of stories and education about the

importance of preserving animals, especially elephants in

Way Kambas National Park, Lampung, can be conveyed

well by what has been designed before.

Introduction

Games or applications contained in game-based learning models have the potential

to be developed. Game-based learning is expected to improve the ability of the

imagination to think (Ambarwati et al., 2021). There are several types of game-based

learning, ranging from conventional (without using gadgets) and video game-based ones,

both using desktop and mobile devices. Today, learning media has experienced many

variations along with technological developments (Nugraheni, Husain, & Rohani, 2022).

Using computers in various learning media is one form of educational and technological

development. Ariesto (Nugraha et al., 2017) stated that computer-based learning media

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is a learning media that uses computers as the primary tool in delivering material in the

learning process. One of the computer-based technologies being developed today is

games or games. (van der Beek et al., 2013) Games as a learning medium could make the

learning atmosphere more pleasant and reduce the saturation of information or material

teachers deliver to students/students (Rahmanda, 2020).

Game-based learning is one solution to reducing boredom in the learning process.

Education or Education is a human need and the process of self-development as an

individual and social being (Qodr, 2020). Education is constantly changing, improving

and developing. Preserving the potential existence of local wisdom is limited to

conventional space and National Parks (TN). Currently, the existence of National Parks

is an inseparable part of people's lives (Trijayanti, Ernawati, & Budiarto, 2017). National

Park as a means to store, preserve and introduce the existence of biological creatures. In

addition, the existence of the National Park is also an effort to introduce culture to the

surrounding community (Saurik, Yuniarno, & Susiki, 2015). The existence of the

National Park is essential, as is the value of character education and the story surrounding

it (Wibawa, Mumtaziah, Sholaihah, & Hikmawan, 2021). However, public awareness,

especially the younger generation, regarding the existence of the National Park still needs

to grow. Hence, the benefits of its existence in the National Park should be addressed.

National Park is a nature conservation area with an original ecosystem, managed with a

zoning system used for research, science, education, supporting cultivation, tourism, and

recreation. One of the national parks in Indonesia is Way Kambas National Park, located

in Lampung.

Way Kambas National Park is famous as a conservation place for Sumatran

elephants native to Sumatra Island (Mustafa et al., 2019). Data from the Director General

of PHKA of the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (2007) published that

the estimated population of Sumatran elephants ranges from 2400-2800 individuals; in

Aceh, it is estimated that 500-530 elephants remain comparable to 25% of Sumatran

elephants inhabiting Aceh forest areas and spread across 20 districts of 23

regencies/cities. Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 5 of 1999 concerning the

conservation of biological natural resources and their ecosystems must be protected and

conserved. Elephants are one of the endangered animals whose existence on earth is

decreasing due to the narrowing of their natural habitat and various disturbances to this

animal, such as hunting and slaughter due to conflict with humans. In this modern era,

education about nature conservation, such as Way Kambas National Park, is rarely known

by the public. Especially for elementary school children, Indonesia is also being hit by a

pandemic that requires online schooling (online) to make the teaching and learning

system ineffective. This can be done in various ways in the increasingly sophisticated

world of technology. These efforts can be made by creating game-based learning through

storytelling. The creation of this work is a way to overcome several learning problems

and instil character education in the younger generation. The creation of works is not only

focused on gameplay aspects but also trying to create a story that can be unified (linear)

in the game. Digital game-based learning can be played on Android smartphones.

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Through the creation of a work entitled "Analysis of Linierity Story on the Creation of

the Game Elephant in Rescue,". Game-based learning with an emphasis on linear aspects

of the story can be used as a means or medium in education and nature preservation of

Sumatran elephants to users and is one solution for reducing saturation in the learning

process.

Research Methods

The creation process began with developing a game idea in the form of a permit

about a game that discusses elephants. Developing game ideas is done by researching

games similar to the mechanics you want to apply in the Elephant in Rescue game. The

research examined journals discussing Sumatran elephants' habitat and Way Kambas

National Park. At the production stage, every concept documented in the Game Design

Document begins to be implemented; this stage includes creating visual assets,

programming, and selecting audio in the game.

After the production stage is complete, the creation process goes into the post-

production stage. At this stage, checks and adjustments are carried out to reduce or add

features to the game. Then, the testing proceeded with a group of people to get feedback

data or related responses.

Results and Discussion

Analysis of the creation of the Elephant in Rescue game production work focused

on linear storytelling, which was applied through a series of stories about Way Kambas

National Park and Sumatran Elephants to design game mechanics. The Elephant in

Rescue game was made to simulate the importance of preserving animals, especially

elephants in Way Kambas National Park Lampung. However, no information in the

Elephant in Rescue game can be used as a new guideline without considering other

aspects. In addition to the mechanics, several other components helped build the Elephant

in Rescue game; here is the explanation:

Game Type

The game "Elephant in Rescue" is included in the puzzle-education-casual game

genre. It has simple game mechanics and does not require a long time during play. This

game can be categorised into the casual genre, and during play, players need the right

thinking power and accuracy of time to complete it. Then, this game can be categorised

into the mechanical puzzle genre.