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Game ContentLesson 4
Know assets that can be used in chosen software
Understand needs of client and your target audience
Be able to plan a game suitable for client and audience
Lesson Goals
#objectives#storyline
MarkingMarks Learning Objective
1 – 6Pass
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the key aspects of game creation. The contextualisation of these aspects to the brief is limited.
7 – 11Merit
Demonstrates a sound understanding of the key aspects of game creation. The contextualisation of these aspects to the brief is sound.
12 – 15Distinction
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the key aspects of game creation. The contextualisation of these aspects to the brief is comprehensive.
Initial Ideas
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
The style of a game, assets used to build the map and the characters included contribute to the overall game experience.
These are the visible aspects of your game and the thing that your player will notice immediately.
The following items are less visible but must also be considered: Scoring System Objectives Storyline
Initial Ideas
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
The final stages of planning your game will take into account:
Scoring
Objectives
Storyline
Points, Pickups, Health & Negatives
Primary & Secondary, Player Rules
Overall theme or mission of game
Scoring
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Describe how a player will be able to earn points in your game: What will they have to collect? How much will they be worth? How will pickups be hidden?
What other pickups may be used to help a player win your game?
Explain what may cause a player to lose points or health in your game: Will enemies harm a player? Will some pickups be negative?
Objectives
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Explain the main objective of the game: How will someone win the game? What will they have to collect?
Hidden or obvious?
Describe the secondary objective: What else must the player do? What time limit will be used?
Describe how you will inform the player of their objectives: How will they see the game rules? How will they know they’ve won?
StorylineWhy is a good storyline vital to any video game?
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Example
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Call of Duty 4
Fight as a member of US Forces and
British Special Ops in world wide
hotspots to eliminate a well-armed
and ruthless force of international
separatists.
Take the fight online where stats
unlock dozens of customizable
weapons and abilities like calling in
attack helicopters and fighter jets
to dominate your opponents.
Example
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Temple Run 2Temple Run redefined gaming on mobile phones. This game includes more running, jumping, turning and sliding.
Temple Run 2 features:•Beautiful new graphics•New obstacles•Achievements and power-ups•Special powers for characters
Storyline
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Describe the plot using a summary of the main parts of your story: Where will the player start? Where will the game lead them? What’s their overall mission?
Explain the genre your game will fit into by explaining the overall style of game you are creating.
Write this section as if it were written on the back of the box and would be used to attract new players.
Your Task
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline
Describe the final requirements of the game that you are going to create by explaining the following aspects: Scoring Objectives Storyline
You should make sure that your plan follows all of the client requirements you were asked to meet.
It should also appeal to the target audience you are aiming the game towards.
Keywords
Objectives
Storyline
An aim or a goal that your player will have to achieve in the game.
The plot of your game giving details about the theme and game genre.
Know how to set game objectivesBe able to create your storyline
#objectives#storyline