Story
In a quiet and relaxing environment the player dives into the sea, observes marine animals and discovers a treasure.
Feedback
| Positive feedback | Negative feedback |
|---|---|
| The water becomes clear and marine life can be observed | The water is murky and not transparent |
| The observation radius increases | The observation radius decreases |
Feedback process
The feedback is shown through the progress of the game, which is linked to the brain bar and the progress bar (see Brain HUD).
If the selected factors are in the desired range, the brain bar fills up directly and without delay. If they are not, the brain bar drops until it is empty.
The progress bar is linked to the brain bar. If the brain bar stays in the positive range for a selected period of time, the progress bar builds up. When the progress bar is full, the player is rewarded with a special event. Similarly, if the brain bar stays in the negative range for a longer time, the progress bar fills up in the negative range until a special event informs the player.
| Positive special event | Negative special event |
|---|---|
| Clear vision, all marine animals can be observed and a treasure chest opens | Nothing can be recognised anymore, everything becomes dark |
Application, combination and typical reactions
This game is suitable for clients of all ages. It works as an introduction to the training and as a second building block for winding down. The optimal duration is between 5 and 10 minutes, but it can be adapted as needed. The game often tests the patience of younger clients in particular, as there is no official end or goal.
It combines well with listening to music, as the game itself is kept clear and does not offer too many stimuli.
| When in training | Combination with different feedback |
|---|---|
| Start or first half | Music (possible but not necessary) |
Philosophy and background
By consciously reducing external stimuli, Ocean Dive is well suited for training calm focus. The client learns to stay focused and maintain attention even when not much is happening or when thoughts tend to wander off.