Weekly Assignment 5

What you have done this week for the project
Interface finished and tried to gather and put together the work each of our team member have done individually.

Where and when you met with your group
No face to face meeting was scheduled this week as everyone have an extensive schedule near teh end of the term.

What you are going to do for next week
My tasks for the up and coming weeks are as follows…
1. Interface finished and looking forward for feedbacks and improvement.

Weekly Assignment 5

Group 9 : Stick Ninja

Aesthetics -

• Interface design needs more dynamics in order to give a more clear sense of the game.

Dynamics -

• The game is a interesting game with narrative characteristic. Paper prototype illustrates the game mechanism.

• Good paper prototype for mechanism testing purpose.

Mechanics -• There may be too much focus on creating a random nature of the game, taking away the ability of players to control the game outcome.

Group 10 : Zodiac War

Aesthetics -

• Prototyping the game interface of a fighting simulation game can be hard. More graphic can be added to illustrate the overall outcome of the game. However, the arts shown in the paper prototype is simple and attrative.

Dynamics -

• Balanced game elements but does not show the outcome of the game well. The prototype seem like a turn based game rather than a real time fighting game.

Mechanics -

• Simple and direct game mechanics that allows the players to enjoy the game without having to follow complicated instruction.

Group 11 : Crack Quest

Aesthetics -

• Artwork can be improved to show the attractiveness of the game.

Dynamics -

• The digital prototype shows good mimics of their game concept. However, a paper prototype can be useful to illustrate the game rules and concepts along with the balance elements so the peers can have a more clear view of the overall outcome and provide feedbacks accordingly.

Mechanics -

• Simple and direct game controls increase the entertainment value of the game.

Weekly Assignment 4

What you have done this week for the project

With the stress everyone has toward the end of the term, we could not arrange a in face meeting for everyone to attend due to the schedule conflict. However, we had a short meeting before lecture and a couple small online discussions regarding our project and work distribution during the week. Andrew has been working extensively on the grid system in Flash. Other than that, the playable prototype is pretty much finished. We’ll be working on the art and other perspective of the game as to increase the excitement and entertainment through gathering different feedbacks from peers.

Where and when you met with your group

Date: Nov 1 - 6th, 07

Time: MSN meeting at night time

Where: Short meeting before lecture at Open Lab

What you are going to do for next week

My tasks for the up and coming weeks are as follows…

1. Gather player feedback and discuss for problem solving for improvements

2. Help Andrew to complete the Flash programming

Presentation Critiques 2

Group 5 : 3rd Cloud

Aesthetics -
• Interface design needs more dynamics in terms of creativity.

Dynamics -
• The game seems too similar to the traditional (old fashion) RPG games with even less exciting elements in the game. More interactions and objectives have to be added to create a satisfying RPG game.

Mechanics -
• As the team jumped on digital prototype at the first place, paper prototype will be helpful as it provides an overall view for the participants who test the game and provide feedbacks.

Group 6 : Food Fight

Aesthetics -
• Very cartoonie art work showed in a clear well designed prototype, enhancing the attractiveness of the game.

Dynamics -
• Unbalanced game elements with complicated instruction on the prototype. By simplifying the instruction would provide a clearer view of the overall goal of the game.

Mechanics -
• As long as the controls are simple, the simplicity of the game type provides a intuitive playing environment.

Group 7 : Drive Thru Tycoon

Aesthetics -
• More details for the artwork would be great to make the game more attractive.
• Clear presentation that delivers the overall view of the game and its design well.

Dynamics -
• A simulation game with a universal story plot that people are familiar with is always a plus as it brings attention and interest from people easily.
• The level of difficulties (challenges) in the game can be increased by applying more variety to the game, such as adding food types and offering design freedom for players’ own restaurant.

Mechanics -
• Simple and straight forward controlling method. Good for people who are just playing for a quick fun.

Group 8 : Circular Strife

Aesthetics -
• The physical model prototype clearly shows the overview and feeling of the game for game tester. Very clear presentation well explained.

Dynamics -
• Game concept is attractive to me personally. With simple controlling, the user drives the remote car around to destroy surroundings. The concept is simple yet entertaining.

Mechanics -
• Game elements well balanced while remaining simple game rule and control.