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succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
There are several forms of RPG. The original form, sometimes called
the tabletop RPG, is conducted through discussion, whereas in live
action role-playing games (LARP) players physically perform their
characters' actions. In both of these forms, an arranger called a game
master (GM) usually decides on the rules and setting to be used and
acts as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a
single character.

Scale Identifies a range of sizes. It creates interest and depth by
demonstrating how each item relates to each other based on size.

7. Script Written words (text) that detail a story including dialogue.

8. Scriptwriter An individual who is responsible for crafting/writing a script.

Similarity Refers to the use of objects with similar characteristics to create
continuity throughout a design without direct duplication or
repetition. Similarity is used to make pieces work together over an
interface and help users learn the interface quicker.

Simulator A program that allows a user to imitate the conditions of a physical
environment or physical process in a virtual environment.

Software The programs used to instruct the operations of a computer. Software
enables the working of computers.

Sound editing The capturing and modification of audio to create a final audio
production.

Space Refers to the blank distance between and around two objects. It is
defined when something is placed in it. Incorporating space into a
design helps reduce noise, increase readability, and/or create illusion.
White space is an important part of your layout strategy.

Spatial Augmented Reality Refers to the principle of augmenting real world objects and scenes
(SAR) without the use of special displays such as monitors, head mounted
displays or hand-held devices. SAR makes use of digital projectors to
display graphical information onto physical objects. The key difference
in SAR is that the display is separated from the users of the system.
Because the displays are not associated with each user, SAR scales
naturally up to groups of users, thus allowing for collocated
collaboration between users. Examples include shader lamps, mobile
projectors, virtual tables, and smart projectors. Shader lamps mimic
and augment reality by projecting imagery onto neutral objects,
providing the opportunity to enhance the object’s appearance with
materials of a simple unit, such as, a projector, camera, and sensor.
Other applications include table and wall projections.

Stop-motion animation Used to describe animation created by physically manipulating real-
world objects and photographing them one frame of film at a time to
create the illusion of movement. There are many different types of

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