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NAME THE BLOG POST: zombie survival

https://kaiden-3rd-period.itch.io/zombiesurvival

Summary

  • the goal of the game is to survive as long as possible as the enemy’s get increasingly harder

Questions

  • are there any technical difficulty that you could tell me about

Peer Feedback

  • i didn’t get feedback because we had to leave before me so instead i’m just going to talk about a difficulty i had, when i was working on my explosion i couldn’t figure out how to make it fade so i sat down and looked at different ways to fade the explosion i figured out that i could make an event in order to fade the explosion.

Game Analysis: War Troop 1917

Summary

  • Kaiden, complete the summary, here
  • IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES, DESCRIBE WHAT GAME YOU ANALYZED FOR THIS PROJECT AND WHY YOU CHOSE IT
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s ALL UPPERCASE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Game Play Analysis

Formal Elements
The Basics
Name of the game
The platformchromebook
Time played (should be at least 30 minutes)
If you could work on this game (change it), what would you change and why?make hiring units cheaper
PlayersNOTES
How many players are supported?1
Does it need to be an exact number?yes
How does this affect play?
Some types of player frameworks:Single Player – like Solitare.Head-to-head – 1 vs. 1, Chess.PvE – Player vs. Environment, or multiple players vs. the game. Common in MMOs like World of Warcraft.One against Many – Single-player vs. multiple (obvy).Free-for-all – Every man for himself (1 vs. 1 vs. 1 vs. 1..). Most common for multiplayer games, from Monopoly to Modern Warfare.Individuals Against the System – Like Blackjack, where the Dealer is playing against multiple players, but those players have no effect on each other.Team Competition – Multiple vs. multiple, i.e. sports.Predator-prey – Players form a circle and everyone’s goal is to attack the player on their left and defend themselves from the player on their right.Five-pointed Star – Eliminate both players who are not on either side of you.pve
Objectives/GoalsNOTES
What are the players trying to do?
Some common objectives include:Capture/Destroy – Eliminate all your opponents pieces (Chess).Territorial Acquisition – Control as much territory as you can, not necessarily harming other players (RISK).Collection – Collect a certain number of objects throughout the game (Pokemon).Solve – Solve a puzzle or crime (Clue).Chase/race/escape – Anything where you are running towards or away from something (playground game Tag).Spatial Alignment – Anything involving the positioning of elements (Tetris or Tic-Tac-Toe or that game at Cracker Barrel).Build – Advance your characters or build your resources to a certain point (The Sims).Negation of another goal – The game ends if you perform an act that is forbidden by the rules (Jenga or Twister).capture destroy
Rules/Mechanics
There are three categories of (what the book Rules of Play calls) operational rules:Setup – the things you do at the beginning of a game.Progression of Play – what happens during the game.Resolution – How an outcome is determined based on the game state.set up get a basic group of people to storm the first cover progression battle back and forth resolution capture enemy’s flag
ControlsNOTES
What controls are used?use move and spawn
Was there a clear introductory tutorial?no
Were they easy to understand or did you find yourself spamming the controller?
Resources & Resource ManagementNOTES
What kinds of resources do players control?friendly units
How are they maintained during play?you click on the new unit button and spawn new units
What is their role?shoot
A resource is everything under the control of a single player. Could be the money in Monopoly or health in WoW. Other examples are:Territory in RISK The number of questions remaining in 20 Questions Objects picked up during videogames (guns, health packs, etc.)Time (game time, real-time, or both)Known information (like suspects in Clue)
Game StateNOTES
How much information in the game state is visible to the player?enemy’s position and your own position
A snapshot of the game at a single point is the game state. The resources you have, the un-owned properties in Monopoly, your opponent’s Archery skill all count towards the game state. Some example information structures are:Total Information – Nothing is hidden, like Chess.Info per player – Your hand of cards is only visible to you.One player has privileged info – Like a Dungeon Master.The game hides info from all players – Like Clue, where no one knows the victory condition.Fog of War – In video games, where certain sections of the map are concealed if you do not have a unit in sight range of that area. You also cannot see other players’ screens, so each player is unaware of the other’s information.total info
SequencingNOTES
In what order do players take their actions?there is no order just what you think will work
How does play flow from one action to another?
Some structures include:Turn-based – Standard board game technique.Turn-based with simultaneous play – where everyone takes their turn at the same time (like writing something down or putting a card down in War).Real-time – Actions happen as fast as players can make them. Action-based video games.Turn-based and time limits – You have this long to take your turn.real time
Player Interaction
Some examples:Direct Conflict – I attack you.Negotiation – If you support me here, I’ll help you there.Trading – I’ll give you this for that.Information Sharing – If you go there, I’m warning you, a trap will go off.direct conflict
Theme & NarrativeNOTES
Does it have an actual story structure?yes
Is it based on a historical event (or similar)?yes
Does the theme or narrative help you know how to play?yes
Does it have emotional impacts?n o
Also, look for en media res (does it start in the middle of the game)?
The Elements in MotionNOTES
How do the different elements interact?fight
What is the gameplay like?smooth and stressful
Is it effective?yes
Are there any points where the design choices break down?no
Design CritiqueNOTES
Why did the designer make these particular choices?
Why this set of resources?it is whats needed for the game to be accurate
What if they made different decisions?there would have to be aspects of the game missing that were in portent
Does the design break down at any point?no
Graphics & SoundNOTES
Does the game art pair well with the mechanics?yes
Did you find any bugs or glitches?no
What about sound?no
Can you spot any technical shortcuts?no
Various Stages of the GameNOTES
To wrap up, some things to keep in mind (as if there aren’t enough already) as you play:
What challenges do you face, and how do you overcome them?weapons that aren’t maned by the enemy like gas and mortars you over come this by moving fast and effectively
Is the game fair?yes
Is it replayable? Are there multiple paths to victory or optional rules that can change the experience?i don’t know
What is the intended audience?12+
What is the core, the one thing you do over and over, and is it fun?try to control the trenches

Game Analysis: Call of Duty Cold War

Summary

  • a military combat game with many different maps and weapons to choose from

Game Play Analysis

Formal Elements
The Basics
Name of the gamecall of duty cold war
The platformps4
Time played (should be at least 30 minutes)1 hour
If you could work on this game (change it), what would you change and why?add more weapons and equipment
PlayersNOTES
How many players are supported?18
Does it need to be an exact number?no
How does this affect play?some times there will be un even teams
Some types of player frameworks:Single Player – like Solitare.Head-to-head – 1 vs. 1, Chess.PvE – Player vs. Environment, or multiple players vs. the game. Common in MMOs like World of Warcraft.One against Many – Single-player vs. multiple (obvy).Free-for-all – Every man for himself (1 vs. 1 vs. 1 vs. 1..). Most common for multiplayer games, from Monopoly to Modern Warfare.Individuals Against the System – Like Blackjack, where the Dealer is playing against multiple players, but those players have no effect on each other.Team Competition – Multiple vs. multiple, i.e. sports.Predator-prey – Players form a circle and everyone’s goal is to attack the player on their left and defend themselves from the player on their right.Five-pointed Star – Eliminate both players who are not on either side of you.pvp
Objectives/GoalsNOTES
What are the players trying to do?reach a score limit
Some common objectives include:Capture/Destroy – Eliminate all your opponents pieces (Chess).Territorial Acquisition – Control as much territory as you can, not necessarily harming other players (RISK).Collection – Collect a certain number of objects throughout the game (Pokemon).Solve – Solve a puzzle or crime (Clue).Chase/race/escape – Anything where you are running towards or away from something (playground game Tag).Spatial Alignment – Anything involving the positioning of elements (Tetris or Tic-Tac-Toe or that game at Cracker Barrel).Build – Advance your characters or build your resources to a certain point (The Sims).Negation of another goal – The game ends if you perform an act that is forbidden by the rules (Jenga or Twister).goal
Rules/Mechanicskilling people gives points to the team
There are three categories of (what the book Rules of Play calls) operational rules:Setup – the things you do at the beginning of a game.Progression of Play – what happens during the game.Resolution – How an outcome is determined based on the game state.set up choose a class
progress shoot and shoot more
resolution most kills
ControlsNOTES
What controls are used?shoot move equiptment
Was there a clear introductory tutorial?yes
Were they easy to understand or did you find yourself spamming the controller?yes
Resources & Resource ManagementNOTES
What kinds of resources do players control?player
How are they maintained during play?
What is their role?control the game
A resource is everything under the control of a single player. Could be the money in Monopoly or health in WoW. Other examples are:Territory in RISK The number of questions remaining in 20 Questions Objects picked up during videogames (guns, health packs, etc.)Time (game time, real-time, or both)Known information (like suspects in Clue)
Game StateNOTES
How much information in the game state is visible to the player?most
A snapshot of the game at a single point is the game state. The resources you have, the un-owned properties in Monopoly, your opponent’s Archery skill all count towards the game state. Some example information structures are:Total Information – Nothing is hidden, like Chess.Info per player – Your hand of cards is only visible to you.One player has privileged info – Like a Dungeon Master.The game hides info from all players – Like Clue, where no one knows the victory condition.Fog of War – In video games, where certain sections of the map are concealed if you do not have a unit in sight range of that area. You also cannot see other players’ screens, so each player is unaware of the other’s information.
SequencingNOTES
In what order do players take their actions?spawn attack
How does play flow from one action to another?kill and then find more to kill
Some structures include:Turn-based – Standard board game technique.Turn-based with simultaneous play – where everyone takes their turn at the same time (like writing something down or putting a card down in War).Real-time – Actions happen as fast as players can make them. Action-based video games.Turn-based and time limits – You have this long to take your turn.real time
Player Interactionteam and enemy
Some examples:Direct Conflict – I attack you.Negotiation – If you support me here, I’ll help you there.Trading – I’ll give you this for that.Information Sharing – If you go there, I’m warning you, a trap will go off.direct conflict
Theme & NarrativeNOTES
Does it have an actual story structure?yes
Is it based on a historical event (or similar)?no
Does the theme or narrative help you know how to play?yes
Does it have emotional impacts?depends
Also, look for en media res (does it start in the middle of the game)?no
The Elements in MotionNOTES
How do the different elements interact?
What is the gameplay like?crazy
Is it effective?yes
Are there any points where the design choices break down?yes
Design CritiqueNOTES
Why did the designer make these particular choices?to make it a front line battle
Why this set of resources?
What if they made different decisions?
Does the design break down at any point?no
Graphics & SoundNOTES
Does the game art pair well with the mechanics?yes
Did you find any bugs or glitches?no
What about sound?yes
Can you spot any technical shortcuts?no
Various Stages of the GameNOTES
To wrap up, some things to keep in mind (as if there aren’t enough already) as you play:
What challenges do you face, and how do you overcome them?being gunned down by the enemy
Is the game fair?yes
Is it replayable? Are there multiple paths to victory or optional rules that can change the experience?yes
What is the intended audience?17+
What is the core, the one thing you do over and over, and is it fun?shoot

This analysis form was adapted from https://notlaura.com/a-template-for-analyzing-game-design/

Game Analysis: 911 Operator

Summary

Game Play Analysis

Formal Elements
The Basics
Name of the game911 operator
The platformps4
Time played (should be at least 30 minutes)60 minutes
If you could work on this game (change it), what would you change and why?a sandbox mode so players could see what is the best equipment for the jobs that they do
PlayersNOTES
How many players are supported?1
Does it need to be an exact number?yes
How does this affect play?it can be stress full
Some types of player frameworks:Single Player – like Solitare.Head-to-head – 1 vs. 1, Chess.PvE – Player vs. Environment, or multiple players vs. the game. Common in MMOs like World of Warcraft.One against Many – Single-player vs. multiple (obvy).Free-for-all – Every man for himself (1 vs. 1 vs. 1 vs. 1..). Most common for multiplayer games, from Monopoly to Modern Warfare.Individuals Against the System – Like Blackjack, where the Dealer is playing against multiple players, but those players have no effect on each other.Team Competition – Multiple vs. multiple, i.e. sports.Predator-prey – Players form a circle and everyone’s goal is to attack the player on their left and defend themselves from the player on their right.Five-pointed Star – Eliminate both players who are not on either side of you.pve
Objectives/GoalsNOTES
What are the players trying to do?solve situations that are occurring in the city/town
Some common objectives include:Capture/Destroy – Eliminate all your opponents pieces (Chess).Territorial Acquisition – Control as much territory as you can, not necessarily harming other players (RISK).Collection – Collect a certain number of objects throughout the game (Pokemon).Solve – Solve a puzzle or crime (Clue).Chase/race/escape – Anything where you are running towards or away from something (playground game Tag).Spatial Alignment – Anything involving the positioning of elements (Tetris or Tic-Tac-Toe or that game at Cracker Barrel).Build – Advance your characters or build your resources to a certain point (The Sims).Negation of another goal – The game ends if you perform an act that is forbidden by the rules (Jenga or Twister).solve
Rules/Mechanicsyou control he police fire dept and ambulance and you solve problems around the city or town
There are three categories of (what the book Rules of Play calls) operational rules:Setup – the things you do at the beginning of a game.Progression of Play – what happens during the game.Resolution – How an outcome is determined based on the game state.SETUP you move you vehicles to strategical points
PROGRESSION OF PLAY you get incidence that may require only one responded or many
RESOLUTION at the end of the game you get rated on how you did. EX you solved a house on fire but didn’t get a cat out of a tree.
ControlsNOTES
What controls are used?movement, select
Was there a clear introductory tutorial?yes
Were they easy to understand or did you find yourself spamming the controller?they were easy
Resources & Resource ManagementNOTES
What kinds of resources do players control?police fire dept ambulance
How are they maintained during play?you select the responded and then select the incidence you want them to go on
What is their role? police- fine people
fire dept- put out fires
ambulance – heal wounded
A resource is everything under the control of a single player. Could be the money in Monopoly or health in WoW. Other examples are:Territory in RISK The number of questions remaining in 20 Questions Objects picked up during videogames (guns, health packs, etc.)Time (game time, real-time, or both)Known information (like suspects in Clue)first responder
Game StateNOTES
How much information in the game state is visible to the player?just what you need
A snapshot of the game at a single point is the game state. The resources you have, the un-owned properties in Monopoly, your opponent’s Archery skill all count towards the game state. Some example information structures are:Total Information – Nothing is hidden, like Chess.Info per player – Your hand of cards is only visible to you.One player has privileged info – Like a Dungeon Master.The game hides info from all players – Like Clue, where no one knows the victory condition.Fog of War – In video games, where certain sections of the map are concealed if you do not have a unit in sight range of that area. You also cannot see other players’ screens, so each player is unaware of the other’s information.total info
SequencingNOTES
In what order do players take their actions?you would look at the situation then send the correct unit
How does play flow from one action to another?it is real time with options to pause and fast forward
Some structures include:Turn-based – Standard board game technique.Turn-based with simultaneous play – where everyone takes their turn at the same time (like writing something down or putting a card down in War).Real-time – Actions happen as fast as players can make them. Action-based video games.Turn-based and time limits – You have this long to take your turn.
Player Interactionsolo based game
Some examples:Direct Conflict – I attack you.Negotiation – If you support me here, I’ll help you there.Trading – I’ll give you this for that.Information Sharing – If you go there, I’m warning you, a trap will go off.
Theme & NarrativeNOTES
Does it have an actual story structure?yes
Is it based on a historical event (or similar)?kind of
Does the theme or narrative help you know how to play?yes
Does it have emotional impacts?possibly
Also, look for en media res (does it start in the middle of the game)?no
The Elements in MotionNOTES
How do the different elements interact?they solve problems
What is the gameplay like?you send people to solve people problems
Is it effective?yes
Are there any points where the design choices break down?no
Design CritiqueNOTES
Why did the designer make these particular choices?because he had an interest in the subject
Why this set of resources?because they are the 911 operators in real life
What if they made different decisions?it wouldn’t be called 911 operator
Does the design break down at any point?no
Graphics & SoundNOTES
Does the game art pair well with the mechanics?yes
Did you find any bugs or glitches?no
What about sound?no
Can you spot any technical shortcuts?no
Various Stages of the GameNOTES
To wrap up, some things to keep in mind (as if there aren’t enough already) as you play:
What challenges do you face, and how do you overcome them?stress you over come that by trying to think logically
Is the game fair?yes
Is it replayable? Are there multiple paths to victory or optional rules that can change the experience?yes
What is the intended audience?kids adults
What is the core, the one thing you do over and over, and is it fun? solve problems

Game Design – Week 10 – GTD – Getting Things Done – Part 2

Image from BiggerPlate.com

Teens are overwhelmed, partly because they don’t yet have the skills to manage the unprecedented amount of stuff that enters their brains each day.  – from LifeHacker.com

“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.”

“You can do anything, but not everything.”

― David Allen, (GTD) Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World

SUMMARY

  • this week i tried catching up on my school work and spending time with me family
Screenshot from Animated Book Summary And Review at YouTube

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED)

Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
Screenshot from Animated Book Summary And Review at YouTube

Examine Two GTD Maps: Basic and Detailed

GTD-based Trusted System

Image from Trello.com

OUTSIDE (PRODUCTIVITY & THE BRAIN)

OPTIONAL EXERCISE

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Image from GoodReads.com

STUDIO (CREATING MAPS)

CONTROL ROOM (PRODUCTION)

  • my plan is to do my over due or due today assign first then i can do thing due on a later date

Game Design – Week 7 – Tools, Time, and Rooms

CreativeCommons image Tool Stash by Meena Kadri at Flickr.com

SUMMARY

  • Last weeks summary was abut workflow and it was about how to do a project and turn it in and ask for help and what things we should use to get it done.

PRACTICE ROOM (TUTORIALS)

I chose this video because it shows you how to make a game. Unreal engine.

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS)

What I learned from this video is that you need to figure out which features are gonna make your game really fun. You also need to make a prototype.

Game Genres from the Simplest and Most Difficult to Create

  1. Racing Game
  2. Top-Down Shooter
  3. 2d Platformer
  4. Color Matching Puzzle Game
  5. 2D Puzzle Platformer
  6. 3D Platformer
  7. FPS
  8. JRPG
  9. Fighting Game
  10. Action Adventure
  11. Western RPG
  12. RTS

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED)

What I learned from the first video is that when you play your game you have to experience your games and see what is wrong with them and what is right. change the right things and make it better. What I learned from the second video is that if you wanna be a god designer you play all types of games even if you don’t like the certain game genre. Also some really important things for designers to know is that you have to set up the most important keys first. that will help with everything else.

OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY & THE BRAIN)

I went outside and I was trying to accomplish something. I was trying to accomplish to stay outside for a long time and make some friends, I didn’t really have luck since no one really goes outside now. But I went to this gas station and made a friend there. we exchanged numbers and we call sometimes. Overall it was really cool.

STUDIO (GAME DESIGN)

  • Idea #1 Adventure

The main character is stuck in a randomly generated map each map different from the last with challenges weapons, crafting building and pets.

  • Idea #2 Racing game

tractor racer 2020: you build and make your own tractor with different parts and tools it would be a campaign and a multiplayer game were you vs AI and players race to the end of a farm with many obstacles like animals and equipment

  • Idea #3 A scary VR game

you end up on an island after a fishing trip after looking around you find some creepy locals that tell you about a tall black figure that roams the streets and paths at night.

  • Idea #4 Shooter game

100 players 2 teams 50 players per team have to defend your base and attack the enamels wile doing holding down objectives to give your team better equipment.

  • Idea #5 Puzzle game

a game were 2 players 1v1 to get to the end wile doing various puzzles

GTD getting things done

on the weekend i played old video games with an old friend of mine named Logan.

CalendarUpcoming

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Assignment.Complete the GTD – Part 1 Blog Post – Make and Sort a List11:59 pm 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Discussion.Imagine Your Own Production Discussion11:59 pm 

.R&J Vocabulary Quiz11:59 pm 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Event.CHS SkillsUSA Meeting12:00 pm 

Assignment.11/4 IR journal entry11:59 pm 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Assignment.p. 26-27, Ready 1-3, Go, 13-1911:59 pm 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Assignment.Notebook 8: Kepler & The Solar System10:00 pm 

Assignment.Act 4 Guided Reading11:59 pm 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Assignment.IR Book #1 Reflective Portfolio11:59 pm 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021

Assignment.IR Book #2 Reflective Portfolio11:59 pm 

i’m prioritizing whats due now is the most important and whats due later is less important

What is workflow

Image Creative Workflow from Behance.com, https://www.behance.net/gallery/27919515/Creative-workflow-GIF

Work•flow /ˈwərkflō/

“The sequence of industrial, administrative, or other processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.” – lexico.com

What is a quality workflow?  How do we develop it?  Below are elements of the production cycle that most creative people move through as they create something.  First, we must identify the stages of project production. What is each stage and what are the quality checks for each stage.  Read on and find out!

Stages of Creation Development

Inspiration

How do we find ideas to develop?

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE?
  • the thoughts that pop up into your brain
  • What PROCESS SHOULD WE USE? you should find a posses that can work for everyone
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY? measure it by how effective you think it will be
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? the people that you put your product out to

Intention

How do we clarify our specific goal(s) for a project?

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE? keep your self on track with a organizer
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE? keep it clear but not easy HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY? how well it is mixed with your product
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? who ever know the intention

Pre-production

How can we brainwrite, brainstorm, storyboard, and plan our ideas at this phase?

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE? create tools that work for everyone
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE? create a process that works for everyone
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY? team wok
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? yourself and team members

Production

How do we communicate with each other and execute our plan for this phase? This is where we actually make the project.

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE? use tool that help you improve the product
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE? use a processes that helps get work done
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY? how your team is working
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? your team should give feedback on each other

Post-production

How do we communicate with each other and execute our final stages of the project for this phase? This is where we publish the project.

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE? see if the tools you used last still work
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE? use a process that works for everyone
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY? outside opinions
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? outside opinions

Presentation/Performance

How do we share our project with our learning community, advisory members, and the world?

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE?Use tools like power point that help you organize the presentation of your product
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE?Use the tools to organize your presentation in such a way that it highlights your product
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY?does it highlight your product positively?
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY? people viewing it

Feedback

How do we conduct a feedback session at the end of the project development cycle?

  • WHAT TOOLS SHOULD WE USE?Use your team members to help you answer question
  • WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE USE?Have team members answer questions that have to do with their field 
  • HOW DO YOU MEASURE QUALITY?Did you use your feedback positively
  • WHO MEASURES QUALITY?did the feedback give you criticism that you could build off of to improve your product?