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Storytelling has been a part and parcel of the growing up years of every child. These stories generate a dream world that any child would want to visit for an expedition. There are a plenty of online games website that are available on the internet that promise to offer the best action, drama, thrill and fun that any gaming lover could have asked for. The developers of these games however, have given a deep thought behind the online games so that the gamer can get involved in a big way and relish the experience. The makers of these online games have inculcated a basic theme behind every game in which the gamer follows a certain character which goes for a battle or explore a treasure or have to reach a certain point or to achieve a particular goal at the end. This whole journey from the starting point to the end point has a perfect storyline which creates various situations for the gamers that act as roadblocks which are to be crossed in order to reach the aim. Storytelling is an integral part of the online games. These games have taken this age old concept and have molded it perfectly by revamping the storytelling as per the youth of today. The storyline of the online games can be simple as well as complex. The stories give a direction and aim of the whole gaming process and involves the gamers physically, mentally and psychologically to a great extent. Various studies have shown that gamer usually relate themselves to the characters of online games and consider that all the obstacles and hurdles are thrown in front of them. The games are pleased if they achieve victory in the battle and they are disappointed when the character in the game fails as if they are the one who is facing all this. Considering the effects of online games on the users, it has become an issue of utmost importance to weave the story of the online games keeping in mind the sentiments of the players. Since, online games are a technological advanced form of the traditional storytelling; the gamers should keep the essence of the story intact right till the end of the game. The characters, situation, graphics, sound effects should compliment the story so that the players can easily connect to them. Storytelling in online games not only helps in passing on important messages or moral values like the victory of good over bad but inculcate skills like situation analysis, critical thinking, team management and fine motor skills. Young kids who are hooked to online games can be taught important things using storytelling in games. For educational point of view, storytelling in online games is a win-win situation as teaching can be done simultaneously while playing and having fun. About the author Author Bio: Nishant is a freelance writer and a thorough reader of the latest online technologies. He humbly admits to be a gaming addict and a thorough user of online games. He is always hunting for the top international games on the internet and enthusiastically writes about them.
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