Text-Based Game

Text-Based Game

1. Constraints

   • Self-Prescribed
   • Mandatory
     • Must work on mobile
     • Must be Text Based
     • Must work on a web browser
     • Must work on different OS's
     • Must follow the the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
     • Must follow the world set up in the the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

2. Requirements

   • Technological
     • Must work on a web browser
     • Must work on different OS's
     • Must be Text Based
     • Must work on mobile
   • Thematic
     • Must follow the the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
     • Must follow the world set up in the the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

3. Features of a text based game

   • An input area
     • Purpose
       • Allows the user to put in their inputs and thus allowing interaction between the player and the game
     • requirements
       • Allows users to write possible actions
       • Must be able to read inputs from real keyboards, digital keyboards and number pads
   • an output area
     • Purpose
       • Gives users an output which determines whether the input given is valid or not. If the input valid is then the output will be message that helps proceeds with the rest of the game this is imp
     • Requirements
       • Must tell users if there input is valid or not
       • If the input is valid it should give the user a valid response which should allow for more inputs
   • Digital Keyboard
     • Purpose
       • If the user doesn't have access to na irl keyboard, then providing them with a digital one will still allow for digital interaction
     • Requirements
       • Have a standard qwerty keyboard layout on the game
       • allow for touch-screen compatibility and mouse click compatibility

4. Useablity Principles

   • Learnablity
     • Definition
       • How easy its is for users to interact with your solution
     • Learnability Features
       • Tutorial
       • Hints
       • Offical play through
   • Accessibility
     • Definition
       • the process of making digital products (websites, mobile apps and other digital tools and technologies) accessible to everyone. It is about providing all users access to the same information, regardless of the impairments they may have
     • Accessibility features
       • Colorblind mode
       • Narrator mode
       • Modifiable text
       • Save files
   • Safety
     • Definition
       • The usability principle that gives the user the option to change their mind and reduces the likelihood of catastrophic errors
     • Safety Features
       • Have preventive measures that stop malicious pop ups
       • Have preventive measures that stop other from leaking user detail
       • Have preventive measures that stops coding getting leaked
   • Effectiveness
     • Definition
       • An effective user interface will be the one that reduces the possible of user error. This can be achieved by restricting input options through the use of drop-down boxes or input templates, and by providing simple, clear instructions with a limited number of steps. Simplicity and consistency are key elements of an effective user interface
     • Feature that allow for more effective use
   • Utility
     • Definition
       • Utility is providing functions the user needs. It can also ensure that the functions the user needs most often are most prominent. Understanding how and why a user will interact with a digital solution will help identify important features that must be included and the best placement for frequently accessed options and buttons. It is important to evaluate the utility of a digital solution to ensure that it fulfils the minimum requirements
     • Features that provide more Utlity
       • Save functions
       • Digital Keyboard
       • Output area
       • Input area
       • Drop-down Menu