Text-Based Adventure Game Assessment

Text-Based Adventure Game Assessment

1. Existing Text-based adventure games

   • Hitchhikers Guide To The Gaalxy
     • This game appears centred around a science-fiction setting using brightly low colour and 3 dimensional imagery
       • Negative aspects include the use of unclear directions, the acceptance of specific inputs, and failing to identify uses of language
       • Positives aspects includes the use of bright colours and imagery, uniquely detailed outputs, and the ability to use a range of responses
   • Colossal Caves (2023)
     • Colossal Caves is an exploration-themed game where it presents vivid colour and imagery of the user exploring a vast cave system, rumoured to have gold and treasure.
       • Positives of the game include effectively, descriptive outputs, use of engaging music and sound effects, and appealing imagery and colours
       • Negatives aspects include the short-length playthrough, lack of proper guidance, and no clear illustration of plot

2. Algorithm Constructs

   • Iteration
     • Iteration is the repetition of coding functions
       • Rotate D motor for 11 seconds, Move forward for 20cm, Rotate D motor for 11 seconds, Move forward for 20 cm
   • Selection/Condition
     • Selection/Conditions is where variables are provided a condition, which is followed by designated responses if or if not met.
       • If Escape_choice == ("Stairs"): print("You quickly bolt down numerous flights of stairs")
   • Assignment
     • Assignment refers to the assignment of particular values within a variable
       • Carnival_choice == ("Ferriswheel"), Education choice == ("University")
   • Sequence
     • Sequence refers to the step-by-step order of coding structure
       • START - While distance > 30cm: Turn left, rotate C motor 110 degrees, reverse for 5 seconds, Activate sound effect - END

3. Coding Constructs

   • Variables
     • Variables are python terms that appear textual, assigned with a relating worded or numerical values
       • y = 43, Trader_choice == "accept"
   • ELIF Statements
     • Elif Statements are python terms that provide an additional condition to a variable before Else.
       • If path_choice = "Forest":, Elif path_choice = "Cliffs":, else: "Swamp'
   • While Loops
     • While loops are pseudocode terms that state the function is active while a specific condition is met
       • While Health > 15: strength = "Great"
   • break statements
     • break statements are python terms that immediately end the program from continuing.
       • print("You encounter a wild beast") / print("You attempt to run away, but ultimately captured") / break

4. Ideas for story

   • A theme of Horror, mystery
     • The user strays off a mountain trail and finds themselves to choose between an abandoned mansion filled with secrets, and a dull marsh land with twists around every corner
       • Elements of the plot include unknown creatures of spirits and witches, unnerving language and setting uses, and fitting theme representations.
   • Island Survival, action
     • The user awakens from a plane crash and must brave the many dangers in order to survive, hunting in the wild to quench their hunger.
       • Elements of the plot include the actions of harvesting, hunting, and crafting, caution of hunger and health counters, and strict language.

5. Task Requirements

   • Prescribed Criteria
     • Your story must have at least 10 different variables in total
       • Cariables must be written in proper format (= input, not ==)
       • Variables cannot be repeated, like choosing roads
       • All variables presentmust add up to ten.
     • You must have at least two choices for each input.
       • Each variable must present 2 or more options that differ from one another
       • They must range from repeated or simple choices like left and right
       • The User input should be inserted appropriately to the following options.
     • You must use a WHILE Loop
       • Use at least one while loop within the structure
       • The while loop must be effectively implemented and adjusted.
       • All coding arranged in the while loop must not leave.
     • You must use variables that match your storyline
       • Ensure that variables are clearly relevant to the plot.
       • Do not use variables unnecessarily.
       • Does this variable support the plot and add need of decision to the user?
   • Self-determined Criteria
     • Expand the structure of the story
       • Include Nested If statements to further explore branches of the plot
       • Use Elif statements to apply additional options for choices
       • Use more variables to provide different story directions
     • Inclusion of colour and imagery
       • apply ASCII techniques to create fitting images of the setting and characters.
       • Apply ANSI techniques to add particularly appealing colour to text
       • Ensure that use of colour and imagery is used to emphasise a specific point in the story