^ Week 01, Thursday

design documents

• convey stylistic approach
  • narrative: set the scene, describe the goal, give character personalities & environment moods
  • art: character & environment sketches—concept art
  • sound: UI cue samples, musical themes, foley effects collections
• define aspects of game play
  • goals
  • challenges / oponents
  • rules
  • scoring
• web-based; see space crack
• other readings:
  • Creating a Great Design Document
  • The Anatomy of a Design Document Part 1 | Part 2
  • Artists and Game Design Documents

▶ present & critique proposals

presenter

• 5 minutes or less with Q&A
• describe yourself: background, experience, interests in games
• pitch your proposal(s)

audience

• ask questions to explore and understand the ideas as they're presented--you will be selecting one later
• take notes on your favorite ideas

assemble teams

• receive assignments
• discuss favorites

select game proposals

round 1

• every team gives their top 3
• refine / combine / change

round 2

• every team removes 1
• refine / combine / change

round 3

• every team makes final choice
• refine / combine / change
• rewrite updated game proposal on wiki page