The Epic and War Narrative Approach in Live Transmedia Series
An Analysis of the Dream SMP Case
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https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v17.5770Keywords:
Epic Storytelling, Digital Platform, Content Creators, Dream SMP, Minecraft, TransmediaAbstract
This analysis explores epic and war elements in transmedia series, focused on Dream SMP, Minecraft server Survival MultiPlayer is positioned as a key space for collaborative narratives with massive audiences. From a theoretical framework, archetypes, triggers, plots and the hero's journey are studied, applied to Dream SMP through a methodological model. The results reveal a transmedia narrative that combines war conflicts, political alliances and personal journeys, enriched by real-time interaction between creators and audiences, redefining the epic narrative in new media as a unique cultural phenomenon.
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