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Thursday, November 15, 2012
A Good Learning Game
My game is a good learning game. It could save someone's life if I make it right. "Hobo's Journey'' is a straight quiz game. It doesn't keep you interested and it gets offensive. Nothing is replayable about it. They should create a character that you feel a connection to and that you want to help. The levels should be interactive. Larry, while simple, is a good start. I might improve on the story line a bit and add some more sound to it.
I commented on Austin's blog.
I commented on Austin's blog.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Reflecting On My Game Idea
Who are you designing your game for? High school students. I'm assuming they are able to control a mouse and keyboard. I'm assuming they know what a house fire, hurricane, and tornado are, but not how to stay safe in one.
How will you make sure your game is not hurtful to any group of people? It won't target any specific race or group of people, and the info will be general and useful to everyone.
What will your game teach the player about your topic? How to prepare before an emergency, what to do during it, and what to do after.
Where does your game happen? It is set in appropriate areas - like a coastal home during a hurricane, any home during a fire, and any home during a tornado. Perhaps also schools, cars, and malls.
Describe the world you will design for your game. Each level will feature a different character. This character is preparing for a disaster. You learn about their lives, home, and family, and help guide them through the disaster safely.
How will this setting add to the learning experience? It gives an emotional attachment to the character & really makes the info stick in your mind.
What happens in the world that helps the player learn? Disaster strikes and they must save the characters and guide them through it.
How does the player use what they learned to make something happen in the game? By using what they learn, they are able to save the character and keep them safe.
Why is a game a better way of understanding your topic than a quiz? The info will stick with you and the emotional attachment to the characters makes you more likely to recall it later.
I commented on Austin's blog.
How will you make sure your game is not hurtful to any group of people? It won't target any specific race or group of people, and the info will be general and useful to everyone.
What will your game teach the player about your topic? How to prepare before an emergency, what to do during it, and what to do after.
Where does your game happen? It is set in appropriate areas - like a coastal home during a hurricane, any home during a fire, and any home during a tornado. Perhaps also schools, cars, and malls.
Describe the world you will design for your game. Each level will feature a different character. This character is preparing for a disaster. You learn about their lives, home, and family, and help guide them through the disaster safely.
How will this setting add to the learning experience? It gives an emotional attachment to the character & really makes the info stick in your mind.
What happens in the world that helps the player learn? Disaster strikes and they must save the characters and guide them through it.
How does the player use what they learned to make something happen in the game? By using what they learn, they are able to save the character and keep them safe.
Why is a game a better way of understanding your topic than a quiz? The info will stick with you and the emotional attachment to the characters makes you more likely to recall it later.
I commented on Austin's blog.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Team Game Topic
The thing about being in Globaloria 2 is that there aren't teams so I don't have to agree with anyone. My topic is disaster relief and safety. I think it's a good topic for a game because it's fresh in everyone's mind after Hurricane Sandy. I think there are a lot of levels that coud be implemented into it and I think it will make a great game. The educational value could save someone's life. - That being said I really need to do my research and make sure it's all accurate.
I commented on Austin's blog.
I commented on Austin's blog.
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