Week 1 Dev Log: Sep. 20 - Sep. 24

Dates: Sep. 20 - Sep 24

Decisions:

• Developed initial idea for the game
• Finalised idea on core mechanics
  • Jump / Movement
  • Collecting letters
  • Spelling words to spawn objects
• Decided on general backstory / concept for the game

Obstacles / Things to Consider:

• General Theme
  • How are we going to want the game / assets to look
• Are intro puzzles accessible enough for a tutorial level?
• Hit detection
  • Did not work with some assets, need to fix soon
• How to design future levels? Concerns about the variety of words?

Progress:

• Implemented rough initial build in game jam on saturday with core mechanics
  • Can collect letters
  • Can spell words to spawn limited objects
  • Can solve initial puzzle to squash bug
• Incorporated a variety of different visual assets
  • pencil character
  • spider enemy
  • collectible letters
• Incorporated different music / sound effects
  • Included general theme while playing
  • Included sound effects for bug squash and letter collecting

Screenshots (Current Game State):

Next Steps:

• Determine what can be used from the game jam for this level
• Decide on a consistent theme and modify / create new assets (sound / art)
• Texture more portions of the level (i.e. walls/floors)
• Develop ideas for other levels / expanding current level
• Re-haul inventory system for letters 
  • Find a way to show “where a puzzle is”
  • Restrict word length of puzzle answers and extend assets (to allow for more creative freedom for players)
• Implement controller movement