Year 9- Item 2

Year 9- Item 2

1. Algorithm Constructs

   • Sequence
     • a sequence most commonly refers to the specific, step-by-step chronological order in which a computer executes instructions.
   • Assignment
     • An assignment in coding is the process of storing a value inside a variable.
   • Selection & Condition
     • a condition is a rule or question that evaluates to either true or false. Selection is the process of using that condition to make a decision, directing the computer to execute specific blocks of code depending on whether the result is true or false
   • Ilteration
     • the process of repeating a block of code using structures like for loops, while loops, and do-while loops.

2. Programming Elements

   • FOR Loops
     • A FOR loop is a programming construct that repeats a block of code a specific number of times.
   • IF statement
     • An IF statement is a fundamental programming and logic construct that allows a digital system to make decisions.
   • Arrays
     • An array is a foundational data structure that stores a collection of items of the same type under a single variable name.
   • Variables
     • a variable is a named storage container in a computer's memory that holds data.

3. Existing Text Based Adventure Games

   • Hitcchikers Guide to the Galaxy
     • The Hitchhiker's Guidel to the Galaxy is a text- based adventure game where players follow Aruthur Dent on a Humorous journet through space, solving puzzles, collecting items and typing commands to finsh the story
     • Weakness: Difficult Commands, Challenging puzzles, Limited Graphics
     • Strengths: Engaging Storyline, Problem-Solving, Player Interaction, Creative World
   • Forests of Lyrica
     • Forest of Lyrica is a text-based adventure games where players explore mysterious forest, making descriptions of different location and enter choices to deicide what happens next.
       • Strengths: Engaging storyline, Player Choices, Creativity, Easy to Develop
       • Weakness: Limited Visuals, Repetitive Gameplay, Limited Interaction

4. Ideas For Story

   • Haunted House Story
     • Explore the Castle
     • Meet a Mysterious guardian
     • Find a Hidden Key
     • Escape the Castle

5. Task Requirements

   • Self- Determined Criteria
     • Add ASCII images
     • must include an image of spaceship
     • Add ASCII colours
   • Prescribed Criteria
     • Your story must have at least 10 different variables in total
     • You must use a WHILE Loop
     • You must use variables that match your storyline
     • You must have at least two choices for each input. IE. Yes | No, Left | Right, Buy | Sell

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