Design, Reflect, Create: Game Poem Practices with Generative AI Tools

This study delves into the use of generative AI tools in the design of game poems, a short-form interactive experience that prioritizes emotional resonance over traditional gameplay goals. The research explores how student designers perceive and integrate AI tools into their creative processes, highlighting the advantages and limitations of these tools. Key findings include the role of AI as a technical facilitator and scaffolder, the importance of human oversight in maintaining creative integrity, and the challenges of emotional nuance and ethical considerations in AI-generated content. The study also examines specific strategies used by designers to incorporate AI tools into different parts of the game poem design process, such as character, plot, and mechanics. Additionally, the research identifies technical and creative challenges encountered by students and how they address them, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI-assisted game poem design. The study concludes that while AI offers significant benefits in task execution and content generation, the true creative and emotive work remains rooted in human authorship, emphasizing the need for careful integration and ethical consideration in the use of AI tools.