Algorithm and Programming Challenge

Algorithm and Programming Challenge

1. Data Types

   • Integer
     • Numbers to indicate health points.
   • String
     • Printing messages, descriptions and ASCII art to the user.
   • Boolean
     • Check if the game has ended using True or False, checking if items are in backpack.
   • Float
     • Use to set volume of audio.
   • Different data types allow for a variety of variables that can be used for certain conditions.

2. Variables

   • Global
     • Global variable may include healthpoints, items and different arrays used throughout the game.
   • Local
     • Local variables may include variables that store random values and player input.
   • Arrays
     • Array variables including ASCII art, map locations, blocked path messages and backpack.

3. Prescribed-Criteria

   • The player starts with 3 health points.
     • Health points can be lost due to frostbite and be gained by eating food.
   • The player has no items, but can pick them up.
   • 5x5 map where the player spawns in one of the centre tiles.
     • Have the player spawn at a random centre tile instead of a constant one.
   • Map is displayed via ASCII art.
     • ASCII art displayed similar to that of a 5x5 grid with each map location.
   • At least two NPCs that give game hints when spoken to.
     • Have NPCs be at random locations that give hints that would complete the game/
   • The player can navigate in cardinal directions. Unknown actions return an error message.
   • Description of location is displayed upon moving to it.
   • Have boundaries so the player cannot move off the map. Doing so returns a blocked message.
     • Use multiples of math to see the edge of the map's array locations.
   • Events the player must do to complete the game.
     • Slay a monster, gather gear that is good enough to do so.

4. Self-Determined Criteria

   • Implement dynamic music.
   • Have a theme of snow within the game.

5. Existing Solutions

   • Forest of Lyrica
   • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
   • Zork
   • Written Realms

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