{"id":145,"date":"2016-01-29T17:07:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T17:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/true-north\/?p=145"},"modified":"2016-04-29T00:04:23","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T00:04:23","slug":"week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/true-north\/index.php\/2016\/01\/29\/week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 3: 1\/24-1\/30"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, True North continued work on story iteration and game design for the interactive experience. \u00a0We produced a first draft of the story script, and created a \u201cpaper prototype\u201d for the player interactions. \u00a0We used a branching Google survey to distribute the prototype, accessible at this LINK<\/a>. \u00a0The story focused on a small group of students, faced with varied situations of academic decisions. \u00a0The goal of the draft was to create an experience with appropriate content (true to life situations and academic integrity insights) and a structure that simulated branching (Officially termed \u201cparallel structure\u201d). \u00a0After hearing feedback from the class on main campus, we will be adjusting the next draft to focus on fleshing out the characters to add more emotional connection. \u00a0Next week, we will release another playable prototype. \u00a0In the meantime, the class will brainstorm on sample scene scenarios that incorporate the material discussed in class.<\/p>\n

Discussion in class also prompted another important element of the experience: \u00a0Is there a way to create an experience that immerses the user enough that they will be able to forget its subject matter of academic integrity? \u00a0That\u2019s something to consider, and as True North continues to progress, we will be iterating on this idea of how to connect both an engaging story with insightful teachings. \u00a0On another level of the interaction design, we are weighing the considerations of replayability, \u201cwinning\u201d criteria and player objectives.<\/p>\n

Switching gears to programming, Hilman, Emily and Tim have set up the server and elements of the player experience. \u00a0These include moving objects, interaction, transitions and dialogue system. \u00a0In addition to these elements, we have our server up and running to host the web experience.<\/p>\n

On the art side, True North has preliminary branding concepts, including \"brandinga poster, half sheet and logo. \u00a0You can see examples of this branding in the media tab, and throughout the website. \u00a0The concept behind the branding imagery is to capture the metaphor of our team name \u201cTrue North\u201d as a moral direction. \u00a0Since the project deals with academic integrity and moral decision-making, Ross created an image that reflects the difficult path of moral integrity towards the ultimate light of what is right, the north star. \u00a0The image also plays off of the idea of a moral compass. \u00a0After some feedback, Ross added a figure at the center, pointing to the sky\u2019s north star, allowing us to underscore the importance of following a morally focused journey.<\/p>\n

Below are some additional notes on True North\u2019s progress for the week. \u00a0Next week we will continue to iterate on story, and begin the process of creating assets to integrate into the interaction system.<\/p>\n

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