Table 1.
EMERGO Components and Their Possible Functions and Complexity.
| Component | Description | Functions | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Enable spatial navigation through the game | E | Medium |
| Conversations | Enable communication with NPC’s using video or text | ETKF | Medium |
| Notepad | Enable making contextualized notes | EP | Low |
| Memo recorder | Enable recording of conversations | EP | Low |
| Alerts | Provide popup texts | EFN | Low |
| Notifications | Provide (accumulated) embedded texts | EFN | Low |
| Scores | Provide score overview | EF | Low |
| Profile | Enable sharing profile with PC’s | EC | Low |
| Chat | Enable communication with PC’s | EC | Low |
| Tablet | Enable choosing apps | E | Low |
| Tasks | Provide task (completion) overview. App | ET | Low |
| Resources | Enable consulting resources. App | EKF | Low |
| Enable communication with NPC’s and between PC’s. App | ETKFC | Medium | |
| Assessments | Enable conducting tests. App | EAF | Medium |
| Logbook | Provide overview of notes. App | EP | Low |
| Memo player | Enable playing back of recordings. App | EP | Low |
| Google maps | Enable inspecting maps with markers. App | EK | Low |
| Directing | Enable analyzing communication between NPC’s. App | EP | Low |
| Game manual | Provide help on game interface. App | EN | Low |
| Items | Define questions to be used in tests | EAF | Medium |
| States | Define states to be used by the Script or Scores component | A | Low |
| Script | Define rules to assess the learner and adapt the game at the micro and macro levels | ETKAFPCN | High |