Game Design (CI7870_A_TB1_22)

Update - 3rd December 2022 We were given the final assignment which is basically our final project for the Game Design Module and the theme for the assignment was Impulse . When I first got to know the theme of the game I was pretty excited, and the very first thing that came to my mind was impusle based descision and the first game that came to my mind was, Its a multiplayer puzzle game,  The game requires players to work together to defuse a virtual bomb. One player is tasked with defusing the bomb while the other players have access to a manual that describes how to defuse the bomb. The player defusing the bomb must communicate with the other players and follow their instructions in order to succeed. Update - 11th December 2022 We had a team meeting to discuss some of the ideas we could potentially use for the project, they are as follows: I suggested that we do a narrative game where each choice determines the outcome of the game, the theme of the game would be like   Host...

Update - 9th November 2022 Our group was given our first assignment, which was to create a simple digital game prototype. The theme for the game was Personal hygiene . We had a group meeting to talk about the ideas of what type of game should we design. Some of the ideas which were discussed were  Creating a learning game which focuses on basic hygiene such as brushing teeth, washing your hands. Create an open world game, where the player travels around the map defeating monsters which were based on the diseases and viruses usually affecting one's personal hygiene. The core mechanic for the game was that the character was in third person collecting collectibles or power ups lying around in the map which would help them defeat specific monsters.  For example: If the player sees a bacteria, the player can walk to the can of disinfectant collectible pick it up and start sparying at the bacteria in order to defeat it. But this idea lacked win/lose conditions and the implementation...

Sound in a game refers to the audio elements, including music, sound effects, and voice acting. It plays a crucial role in the overall player experience by adding depth, emotion, and atmosphere to the game world. Sound is important in a game because it can greatly enhance the player's immersion and engagement. It can provide important information, such as the location of enemies or the proximity of danger, and create a sense of tension and suspense. The right sound effects can make a game more believable and engaging, making the player feel as though they are truly in the game world. Music can also set the mood and tone of a game, and can help to convey the story and emotions of the game. In this lecture Frenado Gimeno talks about the importance of sound in games and how they have a deep impact on the gameplay and player's immersion. I have a lot of respect for people who make sounds or background audio for music; I've always been curious about how they came up with such be...

In this lecture we get to know what narratology means and how they are created to make compelling story driven games and have a look at the hero's journey throughout the game. Narratology is the study of narrative structure and the ways in which stories are told. It seeks to understand how stories are constructed and communicated, and how they impact their audience. Narratology is interdisciplinary, drawing from fields such as literature, film studies, sociology, psychology, and media studies . Narratology is concerned with various aspects of storytelling, including plot, character, setting, theme, and genre. It also explores the techniques and conventions used by storytellers, such as point of view, voice, and pacing. In games, narratology can be used to analyze and understand the narrative elements and techniques used in game design. It can help game designers create engaging and meaningful stories, and can inform the development of game mechanics that support and enhance the sto...

Imagine you're playing a game on your phone or computer, or with your friends outside. The game mechanics are like the rules and instructions that tell you what you can do in the game and how to win. They help make the game fair and fun for everyone. For example, in a racing game, the game mechanics might tell you how to steer your car, how fast you can go, and what you have to do to cross the finish line first. In a puzzle game, the game mechanics might tell you how to move the pieces around to solve the puzzle. Game mechanics can also help make the game more challenging or add special features. For example, some games have power-ups that give you extra abilities, or time limits that make you race against the clock. These are all part of the game mechanics that make the game unique and exciting to play. Some of the questions which arise before the designing of game mechanics are as follows: 1. Will the game be Discrete or Continuous? - Would the game have different moves or the sa...

My childhood leisure time was spent on the computer playing Flash games. It was easy for me to access these games using my online browser, and they were well-liked since they were straightforward and addictive. I enjoyed browsing various websites to discover new games to play, and I had a few go-to sites that I frequently visited. My childhood was largely spent playing Flash games, which gave me great delight and entertainment. There are now, however, games that are entirely focused on teaching children. These games can cover a wide range of topics, from basic academic subjects such as math and language, to more complex skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. There are websites which provide these services such as Starfall GamestoLearnEnglish We were tasked with reviewing a few of the games available on these websites in order to examine how the games were created with the sole purpose of educating kids. The games that were reviewed are: Zac the Rat IXL Year One Maths Ba...