VR Game Design

Stage 1 of the game design and development project is to create the Game Design Document and develop the game for the Alpha release. Stage 1 Deliverables Game Design Document (GDD) The Alpha version of the Game Submission Instructions 1. Game Design Document (GDD)should be submitted as MS Word or PDF file. GDD must have the following sections: Table of Contents Pitch Concept Introduction Game Analysis Game Atmosphere Game Play Key Features Design Player Elements The Story Concept Art Level Design Technical Requirments System Requirements Visual Content Audio Content Asset Lists Art Sound Music 2. Alpha Version of the game should be a fully playable game with all the main features included. Your submission should be in MS Word or PDF format containing screenshots of the levels and game environments, screenshots of Unity (Scene, Assets and Hierarchy) and a copy of the codes. In this document, you must include the following elements: A Player should be included in the game(First person or third person character) The player must be able to interact with a target or an object Minimum of 3 levels must be included in the game One level must be completely ready The levels must be bounded One special effect should be included Different environments should be fairly designed This is the final stage of the game. By now your game should be finalized. All the content and assets should be integrated, and the development team's focus should be on enhancement. Testing should be completely done and the game should be ready to be released. Stage 2 Deliverables Final Version of the Game Game Design Document (Final Version) Technical Design Document Testing Document Project Role Final Deliverables Lead Programmer/Producer Final Version of the Game Document Technical Design Document Programmer/Developer Final Version of the Game Document Technical Design Document QA Tester Final Version of the Game Document Testing Document Game Designer Final Version of the Game Document Game Design Document 3D Artist Final Version of the Game Document Game Design Document Submission Instructions 1. The Final Version of the Game should be a fully functional and playable version of the game. Your submission should be in MS Word or PDF format containing screenshots of the levels and game environments, screenshots of Unity (Scene, Assets and Hierarchy) and a copy of the codes. In this document, you must include the following elements: The game should start with a splash screen followed by a menu The menu should be completely functional Green Village Medical Centre's logo must be included on the splash screen or on the menu A Player should be included in the game (First person or third person character) The player must be able to interact with a target or an object Minimum of 4 levels must be included in the game All 4 levels must be completely ready All the levels must be bounded A terrain texture painted or texture must be applied At least two special effects must be included Minimum of two different environments must be completely designed 2. Game Design Document should be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. GGD must have the following sections: Table of Contents Pitch Concept Logo Development Team Schedule Resources Introduction Audience Game Analysis Game Atmosphere Game Play Key Features Design Design Guidelines Game Flow Chart Player Elements The Story Concept Art Level Design Technical Requirements System Requirements Visual Content Programming Content Code Structure Asset Lists Art Sound Music 3. The Technical Design Document should be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. Technical Design Document must have the following sections: List of all features Choice of the game engine Details about the 3D objects, terrain, scenes Use of Physics Engine Game logic and artificial intelligence Delivery platform & hardware/software requirements for running the game on a system. 4. The Testing Document should include analysis of testing strategies, bug sheets, test cases for features and mechanics for both Alpha and Beta version. To submit your Stage 2 Deliverables, click on the ‘Submit Assignment’ button above Click on "+Add Another File" to add multiple files Note: It is the responsibility of the 'Project Manager' (both rotating role and full-time role) to submit one copy of all the above documents(Final Version of the Game, Game Design Document, Technical Design Document, Testing Document). Individual members are NOT to submit any team documents at any time. Rubric Stage 2 Deliverables (VR) Rubric Stage 2 Deliverables (VR) Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFinal Version of the Game The Final Version of the Game should be a fully functional and playable version of the game. The submission should be in MS Word or PDF format containing screenshots of the levels and game environments, screenshots of Unity (Scene, Assets and Hierarchy) and a copy of the codes. In this document, you must include the following elements: The game should start with a splash screen followed by a menu The menu should be completely functional Green Village Medical Centre's logo must be included on the splash screen or on the menu A Player should be included in the game (First person or third person character) The player must be able to interact with a target or an object Minimum of 4 levels must be included in the game All 4 levels must be completely ready All the levels must be bounded A terrain texture painted or texture must be applied At least two special effects must be included Minimum of two different environments must be completely designed 20 pts Full Marks All elements specified in the Assignment Instructions must be included to get full marks 0 pts No Marks No Submission 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRole Specific Document According to role definition in the assignment instructions, one of the following must be submitted: Game Design Document (Final Version) Technical Design Document Testing Document 20 pts Full Marks All elements specified in the Assignment Instructions must be included to get full marks 0 pts No Marks No Submisison 20 pts Total Points: 40 Design and Develop a Virtual Reality Game Green Village Medical Centre located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs wishes to have Virtual Reality game for treating children’s stress. Green Village Medical Centre after conducting a satisfaction survey from their customers realised that patients who visit the medical centre with kid(s) are not happy about the facilities provided for children while they are waiting for their appointment. The management group of the medical centre after having several meetings for solving the problem they came up with the idea of having two kid stations with VR headset/google cardboard and run a VR game for kids, also providing the YouTube links for parents to watch the VR game environment, in the case of having more than two kid patients waiting. Project Specifications: Target audience is children between 3 to 5 years old Happy colours need to be picked for this game (yellow, orange, green, pink and blue…) Unity game engine is the recommended tool The game should start with a splash screen followed by a menu The name and logo of the Medical Centre should be at the beginning of the game (in the menu or splash screen) Minimum of three 3D models must be designed Minimum of four levels must be included in the game The player must be included in the game (First person or third person character) - Must be able to navigate around the environment - Must be able to shoot or interact with the target or enemy - Must have a health system Minimum two different environments are expected (for instance inside a house and a yard) (Can be free environment packs available on the Unity Asset Store or team’s own design) - Must be at least two complete levels for the game being designed highlighting controls and movements - The level must be bound, and the player will not be able to jump off or fall through any obvious gaps in geometry - Will have a terrain texture painted or texture applied - Use of at least 2 different special effects, e.g. Fire, smoke, water, snow, rain, sparks Some reference to the driving point of the overall narrative either through dialogue, on screen messages or event cinematics, must be included in the game Stages of Design and Development After gathering all the information, client requirements and defining what the game is about for this project, now it is time to start designing and developing the game. Design and development process for this project is divided into two stages: Stage 1 At this point, team members should brainstorm how to give life to the many ideas that are discussed in the planning phase. From here team should prototype all the elements of the game (Characters, environment, interfaces) to see how they look and interact with one another. Technical prototyping should be completed in a way that assures the process is feasible. A precise and descriptive Game Design Document (GDD) should be completely developed based on client requirements. GDD is one of the main documents in this project which helps every member of the team on board and provides them with a better vision of the project. GDD is a live document and it gets constantly updated through all stages of development. All the 3D objects, characters, looks and sounds should be perfectly designed and added to the game environment. At the end of this stage of the game design and development project, the Alpha version of the game should be ready, which means the main features are added and the game is fully playable. Some elements like splash screen, logo, menu and some art assets may still need to be added but the game should be working properly. The QA tester should test the alpha version and make sure everything is running smoothly. QA tester should report the errors (bug sheet) to lead programmer and programmer. Stage 1 Deliverables (see Module 2 - Stage 1 Project Deliverables for more detail) Game Design Document Alpha version of the game Stage 2 After the Alpha release of the game now it is time to apply all the necessary changes. Game content may be needed to be changed and new elements may need to be added to the game. Designing and development of splash screen and menu should be finalized, and all the assets should be completed and added to the game. The final version of the Game Design Document should be created containing all the changes happened throughout the development project. A Technical Design Document should be created and be finalized at the end of this stage covering all the project’s technical requirements as well as the tools and techniques required for technical implementation. At the end of this stage of the game design and development project, the Beta phase should be completed and the final version of the game should be ready to be released. All the content and assets should be integrated. The game must be tested and ready to be launched. QA tester should look for bugs and make sure that everything is running seamlessly, and all the instructions are clear for players. Stage 2 Deliverables (see Module 4 - Stage 2 Project Deliverables for more detail) Final Version of the Game Final Game Design Document Technical Design Document Testing Documents