Virtual Decisions is a groundbreaking immersive training platform that helps young people explore real-life decision-making through interactive drama. BOM developed a custom 360° narrative editing system that enabled creators to structure, test, and deploy branching video stories, giving users the power to influence outcomes and reflect on their choices.
What We Did
We designed and built a custom Unity-based tool that allows Virtual Decisions to rapidly author, edit, and refine interactive storylines across multiple scenarios. Our work included:
– Developing a 360° video narrative editor with a drag-and-drop timeline and branching logic system
– Creating a responsive interface for previewing story paths, choices, and video transitions
– Building a Unity framework that could be deployed across VR headsets, tablets, and PCs
– Supporting traditional linear film editing alongside interactive scene logic
– Delivering training and documentation to empower the Virtual Decisions team to manage and expand content independently
Impact
The platform has been successfully used in multiple schools and police-commissioned interventions across the UK. By enabling young people to navigate scenarios around peer pressure, gang culture, and conflict resolution, Virtual Decisions has become a trusted tool for preventative education. The editing system we developed made it easier and faster to produce new narrative modules, expanding the programme’s reach and adaptability.
