Tuesday 25 September 2012

Religions and cults

After researching different themes i was most interested in different religious beliefs and cults.
I researched ancient Egyptian gods and their beliefs and found that they worshipped many gods, these gods were usually depicted as animals of the world, gods where thought to have owned Egypt. The Pharaoh was the Representative of the gods, or even thought to be a god themselves so they also owned Egypt. Egyptians worshipped their gods with animal sacrifices and incense, they believed this would keep the gods happy. They also believed that there was an after life, where Anubis would weigh you soul against a feather, if your soul is heavy with sin then you would be punished. They also believed that what you are buried with, you will take with you into the after life.

Another religious cult i came across was the Raëlism belief. They believe in scientifically advanced humanoid extraterrestrials known by our primitive ancestors as Elohim. Raëlism espouses belief that Elohim synthesised life on Earth through mastery of genetic engineering, and human cloning.Thier are over 55,000 followers worldwide who believe in this riligion. They believe these scientifically advanced will return to earth once there are more followers who believe in them.

How could i apply religion/Cults to each assignment?
This is the next task as i need to think how i could tie in this theme of religion and beliefs with the 4 assignments:

1. Professional game conception.
-Game idea based around cults or beliefs,about scientifically advanced humanoids coming from other worlds, or could be based around the afterlife, what its like? are their gods? who is there?

2.Professional character conception and 3D modelling.
-Scientifically advanced humanoids or maybe a new interesting god design or what happens to people in the afterlife.

3.Professional Level design.
-Level focused on the player exploring the after life or exploring the secrets of a religious temple. 

4.Professional environment design and 3D modelling.
-An environment of the afterlife or even an alien world or a religious temple.

Ill have to wait till my next lecture now to get feedback on my ideas and hopefully move forward in my project.

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