Year 9-Item 2

Year 9-Item 2

1. success criteria

   • Sec 2
     • -Check every choice question gives two options
     • - Show the options in brackets
   • Sec 4
     • - Name each variable after what it stores
     • - Avoid names like x or a
   • Sec 1
     • - List 10 variables
     • -Check each one is used in the code matches the story
     • - Check each name matches the story
   • Sec 3
     • - Make sure it keeps asking after an invalid answer
     • - Use break to end the game
     • - Add a while True: loop
   • Sec 5
     • Make wordings intense and detailed
     • -Include ansi that adds suspense
     • the storyline needs to be set in the future

2. Code constructs

   • FOR loop
     • A definite controlled loop used to iterate over a specific range
       • for in range(3): print("Searching area...")
   • WHILE Loop
     • An indefinite loop that runs continuously as long as a specified condition remains true
       • while player alive = True: to keep the core gameplay running.
   • IF statement
     • A conditional code block that executes only if its expression evaluates to true
       • if choice "left": print("You walked into a dark hallway.")

3. ideas for story

   • Suspenseful story
     • Description: A narrative where the player wakes up alone in a labrit
       • Explanation: Provides a contained setting that relies entirely on text to build suspense
   • Track player game
     • Description: A string input variable collected at the very start of the program
       • Dynamically updates game dialogue to address the player directly
   • Add health counter
     • Description: A mechanical variable that tracks the player's current physical condition
       • Explanation: Adds consequence to bad choices, raising the stakes and making gameplay exciting.

4. Algorithm constructs

   • Iteration
     • Repeating a block of code multiple times or until a condition is met
       • Looping through a list of inventory items to print them out on the screen
   • Selection or condition
     • Making decisions in code by evaluating whether a condition is true or false
       • Checking if a player has a key before allowing them to open a locked door
   • Assignment
     • Storing or updating a specific value inside a named variable
       • Setting health = 100 or adding points with score = score + 10
   • Sequence
     • Executing instructions one after another in a strict order
       • Displaying a welcome message first then asking the player for their name

5. Existing text-based adventure games

   • Forest of Lyrica
     • Description- A fantasy-themed text adventure designed for educational environments to teach coding
       • Weaknesses: Very basic plotlines and limited branching text paths
       • Strengths-Straightforward command structure that is very easy for beginners to navigate.
   • Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
     • Description-A classic interactive fiction game based on the famous sci-fi comedy series by Douglas Adams
       • Strengths-engaging and extremely immersive storytelling
       • - Weaknesses: known for difficulty, illogical puzzles that cause frequent frustrating player deaths.