text based game

text based game

1. task requirements

   • prescribed criteria
     • PC1 description
       • the player must begin with 3 health points
         • Requirement: global variable must be used to declare these health points throughout the code
         • Requirement: health point must be set to 3 and players can loose health from e.g. food, falling building, going out of map
     • PC2 description
       • the player begins with no equipment but can pick up items from the map and use them
         • Requirement: players are able to collect items to help them beat the game
         • Requirement: in order to pick up the item they need to use the word 'take"
     • PC3 description
       • the player begins in one of the center squares of a 5X5 map grid
         • Requirement: the player will start on 6,7,8,11,12,13,16,17,18,21,22 and 23. (none of the sides)
         • Requirement: the 5X5 map grid will be between 0-24
     • PC4 description
       • the map must be displayed visually as ASCII art.
         • Requirement: have to use the art from ASCII art websites
         • Rquirement: have to use the print variableto display the images
     • PC5: description
       • there must be at least two non-playable characters (NPCs) that can be talked to
         • Requirement: they can speak to the player and guide them
         • Requirement: they could be working or drop hints
     • PC6:description
       • when talked to, the two NPCs will give random game hints from a possible list of 5 hints e,g, "the bunny is east"
         • Requirement: the hints given have to be helpful to the user
         • Requirement: have to use the commands "" in order to give hints to player
     • PC7: description
       • the player can navigate the map using valid commands: "north", "south", "east", "west". Other navigations will return: "I do not understand"
         • requirement: have to use certain commands to move around the map
         • Requirement: if the command is spelt incorrectly the user will not be able to move
     • PC8: description
       • when the player arrives at the new location a text-based description of the location is displayed
         • Requirement: a command that the user types will determine the description of the location they are at
         • Requirement: the description has to tell the user where they are
     • PC9: description
       • if the player tries to move outside the boundary of the map a message appears explaining the way is blocked, and the player cannot move in that direction
         • Requirement: the player can only move between 0-24 spaces on the map
         • Requirement: a message will appear if the player tries going out of the spaces
     • PC10 description
       • have a series of events that the player must complete to finish the game
         • Requirement: in order for the player to complete the game they have face multiple task and collect items
         • Requirement: there's a logical order of events
   • self determined criteria
     • SC1: description
       • the game has to revolve around a bakery
         • Requirement: must include at least 5 items.
         • Requirement: has to relate to bakery in some sort of way.
     • SC2: description
       • the ingredients has to be scattered at different locations of the map.
         • Requirement: each ingredient is at a different location.
         • Requirement: the ingredients has to relate to bakery.
   • Existing solutions
     • 'the cave' https://writtenrealms.com/game
       • pros
         • tells us what action to write as well as giving us options.
         • has a save and reset game button
         • you can gain skills by killing mobs e.t.c or you have the option to leave the fight
       • cons
         • you can lose health lives by going the wrong direction
         • no map which can make it confusing at first (map forms when you start moving around which is also a pro)
         • doesn't say what the aim of game is
   • constraints & limitations
     • time
       • need to ensure that draft and final submitted on time, ensure not falling behind
     • skills
       • limited, needs more practice since only started coding this term
     • coding environment
       • thonny, phython coding

2. user problem

   • user persona
     • user persona 1
       • needs
         • something related to bakery
         • fun and interesting game that involves a mission
       • wants
         • to improve their scavenger hunting skills by playing mission games.
         • relaxing cute game
       • details
         • interests: likes gaming
         • education: Uni student studying to be a cafe owner/ barista
         • Location: Brisbane
         • occupation: Cafe worker
         • Name: Lena
           • age: 18

3. impacts

   • social
     • take away people from their socials lives since they will be playing the game
       • sharing the game to other people
   • economic
     • the game will bring profit

4. developer problem

   • user interface
     • features
       • light & dark mode
       • avatar selection
       • typing response
       • computer displaying information like hints and ascii art
     • usability principles
       • safety
         • ensuring the user doesn't get virus or lose work on the game they are playing.
       • utility
         • a program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application software
       • effectiveness
         • based on the program's ability to impact the. intended outcomes
       • learnability
         • allows users to quickly become familiar with them and able to make good use of all their features and capabilities
       • accessibility
         • the practice of making your websites usable by as many people as possible.
     • user interface components
       • buttons
         • for hints or moving
       • drop down menu
         • drop down menu showing actions user can use
       • images
         • pixel art and related to bakery or the certain item
       • icons
         • help user know what the item is e.t.c
       • check box
         • tick off items/ingredients
   • coding environments
     • development tools
       • thonny
       • goconqr (mindmap)
       • figma (mock up & wirefram)
     • key algorithms
       • log in
       • save button
   • data
     • data storage and retrival
       • SQLite Database
       • create table statement used
       • one drive
     • required data
       • field 1
         • data type
           • data type length
             • constraint
       • field 2
     • data source options
       • data source 1
         • sqlite
           • pros
             • lightweight
             • better performance
             • reliable
           • cons
             • Database size is restricted to 2GB in most cases.
       • data source 2
         • mysql
           • pros
             • open source
             • high performance
             • reliable
           • cons
             • limited functionality
             • storage
             • bad licencing