Initial Thoughts

I like the idea of manipulating some sort of emotion to create my a-life project. From talking with other people in the class it seems the sort of darker emotions or feelings are quite popular, things such as fear or pain. I'd like to stay away from these darker ideas, but play off something that will enhance the relationship between the a-life creature and the user or audience. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this is to create something in which the audience can become attached to, something that perhaps they will melt over or feel sorry for. I'll keep thinking about this and next post I will have an idea to develop.