Friday, March 19, 2010

Lab A Status Report 2 - March 19











Accomplished this Week

  • Completed and presented familiarization
  • Tentative lab discussion on the direction the lab wishes to take in the video game design
  • Divided functionality report into individual work packages and distributed among group members
  • Talked more about the overall feasibility of the ideas the lab wishes to implement into the game
  • Groups brainstormed basic ideas for the main game design
  • Basis of the overall game layout and theme were brainstormed and decisions were made regarding theme and individual team’s responsibilities
  • Some sections were reassigned to different teams in order to establish a balance
  • “Minigames” and other reward programs have now been entitled as an extra and are not mandatory

To be Accomplished Next Week

  • Begin to prepare foundation of the game, and start to really focus on game design and building
  • Compile and hand in functionality report
  • Begin looking into teaching and learning strategies, as well as basic quiz-type question structures
  • At least one member of each group is to install GameMaker 8.0 and complete the 30 minute tutorial before the next lab

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