Group Project

Goals

One of the stated goals for this class is to work as a team to build a game.

Overview

The game must meet the objectives of the class:

• The game must contain an AI element.
• The game must have a user interface.

In addition

• It must have multiple levels which are loaded and unloaded.

Teams

Our class has 4 people enrolled, therefore we will have one team of four.

Selected Project

• TBD

Methods

I would like to have student driven game projects. To accomplish this we will use the following procedures.

• If you wish to be the Game Designer, you need to document your vision and prepare a presentation by Mar 2. This should include sufficient detail to allow your classmates to understand the game you are proposing and how it can be accomplished.
  • You should submit a proposal presentation and supporting documentation to your instructor by Mar 1.
• On Mar 2, potential designers will be required to present their game proposals to the class.
  • A link to the presentation and supporting documentation will be posted here.
• On Mar 4 we will vote as a class on which proposals will be turned into projects.

Deliverables

• Weekly progress log entries : 10%
• Game software: 40%
• Written report:
  • Game Manual 5%. This is a document that explains how to play the game.
  • Software Documentation 5%. This is a document that explains the overall implementation of the project.
  • Project Review 10%
    • This should be written as part of the group effort.
    • Please address the following.
      • What portion of the project was especially successful and why was that successful?
      • What portion of the project could be improved, how would you improve on this portion?
      • What is unique about your game?
      • Given more time, what are the next three items you would add to your game?
      • If you were to start producing this game from the beginning, what would you change?
      • Given the limitations of time, knowledge, and the current quarantine, do you believe you game was a success? Why or why not?
  • Individual Project Report 5%
    • This is an individual report.
    • It should be submitted privately to your instructor.
      • Describe your contributions to the project.
      • Discuss your opinion of the overall success/failure of the project.
      • What have you learned by participating in this project?
      • What would you have done different with respect to the project?
      • How will you apply what you have learned from this group project to future group projects?
      • Divide 100 points between all members of your team. These points should be assigned according to how you perceived each member contributed to the project.
• Presentation: 25%

Project Presentations

The Project will be presented May 6 .