{"id":212,"date":"2016-02-27T00:02:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T00:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/true-north\/?p=212"},"modified":"2016-04-29T00:06:05","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T00:06:05","slug":"week-7-221-227","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/true-north\/index.php\/2016\/02\/27\/week-7-221-227\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 7: 2\/21-2\/27"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, True North tackled more prototype integration, story iteration and design execution. \u00a0We two meetings this week to tackle our major project components. \u00a0In addition to these points, the team is working with the MP class to continue paper playtesting for the story and choices. \u00a0The first technology playtest will be on March 14th, and at that point we should see the story integrated with art and how that will affect the choice moments for the player.<\/p>\n

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Character Emotions implemented in scene – Neutral Ryan pictured<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For programming, Hilman, Emily and Tim met with Mike (our project instructor) and Bryan (Senior Research Programmer) \u00a0to present a code review, client and server implementation, code structure, documentation and logging information. \u00a0In addition to the review, Emily<\/p>\n

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Morality Play Code Review<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

implemented 3 of our dramatic scenes into the prototype, with the branching structure reflected in the choices you can currently select. \u00a0Hilman worked on visual fx for the enviornments and point tracking (friendship and integrity points) and also integrated the character emotion tagging for the scenes.<\/p>\n

For design, Tim continues to iterate on the design of the interaction, including character placement, in game phone and email interaction, and UI design. \u00a0He worked through the script to tag friendship decision points<\/p>\n

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UI Examples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

and created a spread to map tracking those moments. \u00a0In meeting with Melody and Xiaowei from the MP class, he outlined pipeline needs for the project in their UI concept designs. \u00a0In addition, Emily and Tim have brainstormed about sound in the game, specifically speech voice over (whether or not we can include elements of that) and ambient audio fx.<\/p>\n

For the story, Sarabeth met with Chris (ETC Professor), Ralph and Mike (Project Instructors) and Sarah (MP Class) for a table read through of the current version (Draft 6.5)<\/a> of the script, focusing on story arc and characters specifically. \u00a0The story met with favorable feedback, and some concrete points upon which to move forward. \u00a0As the team approaches the halves presentations, the story will need to solidify so we can make plans accommodate certain project elements, for example possible voice over elements.<\/p>\n

On the Art front, Ross completed in scene characters (to click on as you<\/p>\n

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Art by Ross Houston, In Scene Character Clickable Objects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

enter the scene), the library scene, additional character line art as well as starting on the cafe environment. \u00a0He\u2019s also been working closely with the MP class members to integrate their character coloring and bar environment into the game.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, the team will focus on implementing the remaining scenes into the prototype, solidifying on a UI design, playtest preparation and continuing the work on the Art assets to implement. \u00a0Below are some updates from the week:<\/p>\n

Design \/ Story<\/strong><\/p>\n