The Dream SMP and collaborative storytelling

Imagine a videogame world that is open to all. It has many characters, chapters, plots, and subplots. Imagine the many stories and storylines that can be created from this imaginary universe. There are a lot of possibilities. This is the Dream SMP world (survival multiplayer), which was created by YouTube creator Dream. It encourages viewers to create their own commentary, fan fiction, and art.YouTube's Culture & Trends team examines the Dream SMP universe. It is a collective of creators and a shared gaming experience. This video also demonstrates how YouTube can help you build a world without one author. This collective experiment has changed the nature of collaboration and created a new type of participatory fandom that blurs the lines between creator and fan.It is available to view below.