Animation

Link to Animation


This animation is based on projectile physics, which is exactly what our game is on. Looking at it gives me an idea for what it is that I am going to have to do in our game.

Useful Link

http://physics.about.com/

This link is useful for games like mine because they help the programmer understand exactly what it is that the subject is on.

I found this on Brandon's blog, which is right here

Vlog

Visual Storytelling

As individiduals will look at our game demo, they will see a series of scenes that will present them with an introduction of our game. While our game itself is technically not a narrative, in a way it could be interpreted as such. Now that I think about it, The Codex of Alchemical Engineering made use of this strategy of visual storytelling as well. Through my experience as one who plays video games on occaision, I have noticed that almost every game that I have played utilizes this.

While working on my game, I have learned a lot about how different forces come together to produce a certain outcome. I came to this understanding by researching the topic of our game, which is projectile physics. I made use of a physics book that I know I am going to be using next semester in my Physics class. I know that this "understanding" is going to be trustworthy, because it is a source that students use almost everyday to further there knowledge.

Paper Prototyping

This week we've been working on our paper protypes. I find these very helpful because the allow us to get a look and feel of what it is that we are trying to do. Without this, I have a feeling that we would have been stumbling along and would have had a lot of difficulties.

Of the two games that I have played today, "The Codex of Alchemical Engineering" was my favorite. I really enjoyed the way in which in required thought and understanding of basic functions. On the other hand, I was not a fan of the other game that I played. This game is called Zeitgeist. While the concept was fun, I found it much to difficult to enjoy leisurely play.