choose your own opportunity

[sartorias]

I'm potentially interested in all forms of storytelling and story, though my inclinations lie with the roman fleuve built around setpieces*. One model I looked into decades ago was the Choose Your Own Adventure

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[whswhs]

Is this game theory, the system of mathematical analysis of tactical choices pioneered by John von Neumann and Oscar Morgenstern? Or is there a difference meaning of "game theory" that applies to narrative? I think you can see that I'd be curious about the latter. . . .

[sartorias]

Same one. There are some applying its principles to literature (specifically the choices and interactions in classics) but I found it intriguing if not exacly convincing.

[heleninwales]

This sounds like a fascinating project. Do keep us updated if it goes ahead.

[sartorias]

Thanks!