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1. Existing Text-Based Adventure Games

   • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
     • Humour and science fiction.
       • Strengths: Funny and unique.
       • Weaknesses: Can be confusing.
   • Forest of Lyria
     • Fantasy game to teach coding
       • Weakness: the story is a bit predictable
       • Strength: easy to play and has clear layout

2. Algorithm Constructs

   • Sequence
     • Description: Steps happen in order.
   • Selection and Condition
     • Description: IF / ELSE decisions.
       • Example: IF health > 0, continue playing.
   • Iteration
     • Description: Repeats actions.
       • Example: WHILE found < 5, continue searching.
   • Modularisation
     • Description: Breaks a program into smaller sections.
       • Example: WHILE health > 5, repeat gameplay.
   • Assignment
     • Description: Reusable code.
       • Example: def check_item():

3. Coding Constructs

   • IF Statements
     • Description: Make a decision.
       • Example: IF choice == 1, perform an action
   • FOR Loops
     • Description: Repeat a set number of times.
       • Example: for i in range(3):

4. Ideas for Story

   • Add Health Counter
     • Description: Keep track of player health.
       • Example: health = health - 1
   • Change to Sci-Fi Story
     • Description: Use a new setting with the same mechanics.
       • Example: inventory.append("lantern")
   • Track Player Name
     • Description: Personalise the experience.
       • Example: player_name = input("What is your name? ")

5. Self-Determined Criteria

   • Magical Garden Theme
     • Requirement 1: Beautiful visuals
     • Requirement 2: Immersive story.
     • Requirement 3: Clear instructions.
   • Extra Gameplay Features
     • Requirement 1: Inventory system.
     • Requirement 2: Hidden secrets.
     • Requirement 3: Multiple endings.

6. Prescribed Criteria

   • Your story must have at least 10 different variables in total.
     • Add Players Choice- Saves the text that the player types for their choices
     • Add Player Health- The player only has two lives until they must restart
     • Add Player Name- The code asks what the name of the person is at the start
   • You must have at least two choices for each input
     • Action Choice- If they player wants to run or walk
     • Door Choice- Multiple doors to choose from and they all lead to something different
     • Direction Choice- Let the player choose what way to go (left or right)
   • You must use a WHILE loop.
     • Direction Choice- Let the player choose what way to go (left or right)
     • Action Choice- If they player wants to run or walk
     • Door Choice- Multiple doors to choose from and they all lead to something different
   • You must use variables that match your storyline.
     • Current Room- Tracks what room the players currently in
     • Player Health- Because the person deserves a second chance after they die once
     • Inventory- Keeps track of everything that you have picked up