text based adventure game

text based adventure game

1. self determined criteria

   • The story must be about a princess on a medieval adventure.
     • Did the story follow a princess adventure theme?
     • Did the setting feel medieval and magical?
     • Was the story enjoyable?

2. prescribed criteria

   • The story must have at least 10 different variables in total.
     • Did the game use multiple variables to store information?
     • Did the variables help the game function correctly?
     • Did the game look organised and easy to follow?
   • Each input must have at least two choices.
     • Did every question provide atleast two choices?
     • Did the choices help make the game interesting?
     • Did the choices suit the story?

3. coding constructs

   • IF statementsDescription: Making individual conditional checks in Python code.Example: if q1 == 1: triggers the wardrobe text.WHILE LoopsDescription: Indefinite loop running until a condition changes.Example: Validating choices are strictly 1 or 2.VariablesDescription: Memory storage locations for changing program data.Example: player_name = input() stores the name string.

4. algorithm constructs

   • modularisation
   • ITERATION- Description: Repeating code blocks until conditions are met.Example: Looping the riddle question until answered correctly.
   • SELECTION AND CONDITION- Description: Branching paths using true or false logic.Example: Choosing path 1 goes to the kitchen.
   • ASSIGNEMNT- Description: Storing data values inside named variable containers.Example: Saving the typed name into player_name.
   • SEQUENCE- Description: Instructions running in chronological order.Example: Displaying the title before asking for choices.

5. ideas for story

   • Track Player NameDescription: Asks for the player's personal name upfront.Example: Changing prompt greetings to "Princess Chloe".
   • Add Aesthetic Typing DelaysDescription: Slowing down text output using time delays.Example: Using time.sleep() for child-friendly reading speeds.
   • Fail-Free ChoicesDescription: Removing brutal "Game Over" states for kids.Example: Wrong room choices just loop back gently.

6. existing text based adventure game

   • hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
     • Description: A classic, difficult space-themed sci-fi text game.Strengths: Highly detailed world descriptions.Weaknesses: Too confusing and punishing for young children.
   • forests of lyrica
     • Description: A fantasy text game involving exploration and map-mapping. Strengths: Immersive environment description with simple choices.Weaknesses: Text loads too fast for early readers.