Text Based Adventure Game

Text Based Adventure Game

1. Algorithms

   • Programming Languages
     • Java
     • Python
       • print()
       • #comment
       • While True
       • Elif
       • == "__":
       • Thonny
     • C/C++
   • Pseudocode
     • IF/THEN
     • ENDIF
     • START
     • INPUT
     • OUTPUT
     • ENDWHILE
   • Algorithm constructs
     • Conditional
       • IF
       • ELSE
       • THEN
       • ELIF
     • Iteration
       • While
       • Loops
       • For
     • Selection
       • Making a decision
     • Assignment
       • Name=
     • Linear Sequence
       • Goes from one term to the next by always adding (or subtracting) the same value

2. Task Requirements

   • Self-Determined Criteria
     • Must be based on the medieval era
     • ASCII/ASNI art must be relevant to the theme
     • Text colour must vary
   • Prescribed Criteria 1
     • The game must have at least 10 different inputs
     • It must be a complete game with choices and outcomes
     • The game must have different inputs/outcomes
   • Contraints and Limitations
     • Time limit
       • 4 weeks
     • Limited code options
       • Restricted to Python
     • Application limitation
       • Only able to code in Thonny
     • Code must meet all of the previously prescribed criteria
   • Prescribed Criteria 2
     • Must be created in Thonny using Python
     • The game must be a text-based adventure game
   • Prescribed Criteria 3 + 4
     • Must use variables
     • The game must have at least one while loop.

3. User Problem

   • User Persona
     • Wants
       • To enjoy a simple text-based adventure game
     • Needs
       • Needs a simple easy game, expected to be text-based with an adventure theme and needs to be able to run on a weak laptop
     • Details
       • 14 years of age
       • Unemployed
       • Year 9
       • Frustrations
         • Games are too difficult, take too long to complete, are too complex and struggle to run on his weak laptop.
     • Interests
       • Easy and simplistic games, preferably test-based

4. Existing Python solutions & Examples

   • Practice Story - Dig Tech (Teacher Example)
     • Story is based/takes inspiration from both examples
   • W3Schools