Location-Based Mobile Storytelling

Location-Based Mobile Storytelling

Jennifer Stein (University of South Carolina, USA), Scott Ruston (University of South Carolina, USA) and Scott S. Fisher (University of South Carolina, USA)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/jthi.2009010104

Abstract

This article describes an investigation in location-based mobile storytelling entitled Tracking Agama. Using a combination of SMS messaging, voice calls, and web log entries, Tracking Agama leads its participants on a narrative-based exploration of Los Angeles, in pursuit of a fabled urban researcher, “Agama.” Participants use a bit of detective work to discover the keywords allowing access to Agama’s voice-activated and phone-accessible audio diary entries; send and receive SMS messages from Agama and his assistant; and receive calls from the virtual characters.

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