Text based adventure game

Text based adventure game

1. Programming elements

   • While loop
     • The story must use at least one WHILE loop
       • Repeats a code in certain areas
         • Must be true
           • Only in certain areas
   • For loop
     • a For loop repeats a block of code a specific number of times by iterating over a sequence.
       • Help the story flow
         • Help lead user/player towards the end
           • Win
           • Reward
   • Arrays
   • Variables
     • The story must have at least 10 variables to lead the story
       • Unique
         • Must help lead to an ending
           • No multiple endings which complicate the story
   • If/If else

2. Ideas for story

   • Space
     • Space times based game should not have variables called 'Ancient' or 'choice'
       • Confuses player/user
         • Keep the flow of the game steady
           • No loose ends
   • Medieval
     • medieval times based game should not have variables called ‘spaceship’ or ‘choice’
       • Confuses player/user
         • Keeps the flow of the game steady
           • No loose ends

3. Prescribed criteria

   • You must use a WHILE loop
     • a WHILE loop repeatedly executes a block of code as long as a specific condition remains true
       • Works as long as a specific condition remains true
         • Works in certain areas in the code
   • Your story must have at least 10 different variables in total
     • Helps lead the story in a certain way
       • Clear ending
         • No multiple endings
           • Keep the flow of the game steady
   • You must use variables that match your storylines
     • To help the user/player to finish and win the game
       • Makes it easy for the player/user to understand
         • Not complicated
           • Easy to win
   • You must have at least two choices for each input
     • The user input must provide at least 2 inputs
       • To lead the player in te right way, towards the end of the game
         • Avoid misleading the player/user
     • The responses must lead the player to different pathways in the story
       • Not complicated and easy to win
         • East to understand for mulitple ages

4. Self-determined criteria

   • The story must have a theme
     • Mysterious island
       • Hidden treasure
         • A reward
           • A prize or something to feel good about after winning or finishing game
   • Add ASCII images
     • Must include Images of castles, swords to enhance the mood and feel of the game
       • Makes the game more enjoyable for the player/user
         • Not boring and have no reward
     • Game heading
       • Different colours or fonts
         • Make the feel of the game more engaging for the player/user

5. Algorithm constructs

   • Selection
     • Must have 2 or more options for each variable
       • Help lead player right way
         • Avoid confusion
   • Iteration
   • Condition
   • Sequence
     • Must flow with the stroy
       • Avoid confusion
   • Assignment

6. Existing text-based adventure games

   • Forest of lyrica
     • Description
       • Pros
       • Cons
   • Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
     • Description
       • Pros
       • Cons