Text Based Adventure Game Mind Map

Text Based Adventure Game Mind Map

1. Functional Requirements

   • Method of Input
     • Keyboard for users to type
     • Users need access to letters, numbers, symbols and grammar
   • Progression
     • Certain action lead to progression in the story
     • Ending/s must be present as a result of the players actions
   • User Input
     • Application must be able to properly understand user input so desired action is performed
     • Application must be able to understand different wording for a same sentence. EG: Grammar

2. Non-Functional Requirements

   • Outcomes/Extras
     • Both good and bad endings can happen as a result of the players actions
     • Secrets and hidden Easter eggs can be present throughout the game
   • Visuals
     • Picture of location is shown the upper-right hand corner of the screen
     • Picture changes when location changes
   • Audio
     • Special audio will play when user makes major progression
     • Unique audio will play at the end of a session

3. Constraints/Limitations

   • Difficulty
     • The difficulty of the game may frustrate users
     • The difficulty may push back possible users
   • Controls
     • Keyboard controls make the game only suitable for computers
     • Keyboard controls have no autocorrect, meaning it is easy for the users to make spelling errors
   • User Input
     • Some user created sentences won't be recognised by the software
     • User input may be read incorrectly leading to an incorrect action being performed