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1. prescribed criteria

   • Coding Language
     • Python Programming – Must be written entirely in Python to match unit requirements.
     • Syntax Rules – Use proper indentations and clean naming conventions.
   • Code Constructs
     • if Statements – Creates basic branching logic to check if a user choice is true.
       • elif / else – Provides fallback narrative paths when conditions are false.
         • while Loops – Runs blocks of story repeatedly until a win/lose condition changes.

2. self-determined criteria

   • must have Aesthetic features and custom elements chosen individually to differentiate the adventure story (e.g. customized ASCII art, health points, extra paths).
     • This can make it more creative and also makes the player engage with the game more
   • The game will use a custom typing text effect (delays between characters) and clear spacing dividers.
     • This prevents walls of text from instantly flooding the screen, making the story easier and more engaging to read.

3. idea for story

   • options to choose items
     • Choices give players control over the outcome. They feel like their decisions matter, which increases engagement.
       • do you want to go left or right?
   • add inventory
     • Enhances Player Engagement Players can collect, store, and use items, which makes the game feel more interactive. It gives a sense of progression — finding new items feels like an achievement.
       • you have unlocked the cave
   • track player name
     • The player’s name can be woven into dialogue, descriptions, and events. Makes interactions with NPCs (non-player characters) feel more realistic.
       • Bob, you have picked up a Shovel.

4. existing text-based adventure games

   • Written Realms
     • A browser‑based platform offering immersive text RPGs with combat, classes, maps, and a powerful world editor. It is free, has no ads, and allows players to create worlds without coding.
       • You are locked into their specific layout and multiplayer setup.
       • It runs completely in your web browser so you don't have to download anything to play.
   • itch.io
     • itch.io hosts thousands of free text‑based adventure games across genres such as horror, fantasy, sci‑fi, and narrative fiction.
       • There are so many pages that it is easy to get lost trying to find actual text-adventure examples.
       • It shows player reviews and comments so you can see what features people actually enjoy.

5. algorithm constuct

   • iteration
     • Repeating a block of code multiple times until a specific condition changes or stops being met.
       • Running a while loop continuously to refresh the game room and re-prompt the player for choices until their health hits 0.
   • Modularisation
     • Breaking a large program down into smaller, separate code functions or sections to improve readability and reusability.
       • Organizing your Python code by putting individual rooms or mechanics into their own functions
   • psodocode
     • Pseudocode is a plain-English, code-like representation of an algorithm that focuses on logic rather than syntax.
       • examples: OUTPUT, DECLARE and variables like Shop_Choice

6. code construct

   • if statments
     • An if statement is a basic programming command that checks whether a condition is true and, if it is, runs a specific block of code.
   • while loops
     • A while loop is a programming control structure that repeatedly runs a block of code as long as a specified Boolean condition remains true.
   • else or elif
     • In Python, elif adds another condition to an if statement, while else provides a fallback block that runs only when all previous conditions are false. else is the default case. It runs only if none of the if or elif conditions are true.