GDC Brainstorming by Alysha Selvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m Here is an outline of my 2018-19 GDC. en-us 2018-10-04 15:15:52 UTC 2024-07-15 22:10:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Playcontrol.png Type of Music aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289209174 For this game, I will be using a variety of music genres.
Some main examples will include: classical, pop, blues, and rock.]]> 2018-10-04 15:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289209174 Explanation aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289209216 Because my game is almost entirely based on music, I will be multiple genres.]]> 2018-10-04 15:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289209216 Main Settings aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289223771 The main setting will be inside the 'DDR: Arcade Game'. From the storyline, the character will enter an arcade (Name of Arcade tbd).]]> 2018-10-04 15:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289223771 Kayley Beifong aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289946520 Here is an example of a detailed drawing of an avatar that the player can choose from. This is a close-up drawing based on the tv show, Avatar: The Last Airbender. This drawing was done in Adobe: Photoshop.]]> 2018-10-06 19:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/289946520 General Storyline aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296210260
  • Start scene: Arcade sign says ‘Open’
  • Enter an arcade
  • Go to the DDR station
  • Pick an option called ‘Eras of music’
  • Transported inside the DDR machine
  • Must travel through the eras of music until you reach present day
  • Ending will include you back at the arcade. 
  • End scene: Arcade sign says ‘Close’

    • ]]>     2018-10-23 21:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296210260     Arrow Keys aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296210472 I will use ‘Arrow Keys’.
    Using the controls, you will move through the game. 
    **Note**: The screen with show a basic DDR screen. It will just have the arrows, score, and text boxes (ex. Bad, Good)
    ]]>     2018-10-23 21:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296210472     The Actual Plot aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212311 The character will go to the arcade on a late night (probably Friday). They will go to the DDR Game Machine. They will select a special level called 'Eras of Music'. Then, they will be magically transported into the game. The only way to escape is to complete all the levels. Along the way, they will meet soloists, bands, lyricists, etc.]]> 2018-10-23 22:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212311 General Level Interface aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212668
  • When you have entered the next musical era, a screen will come up indicating which era it is. It will also give a small explanation of what the era was about.
  • In a era, you might run into more than a characters. These people will typically be a musician, lyricist, composer, producer, etc.
  • You will complete that person’s song in a DDR experience.

    • ]]>     2018-10-23 22:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212668     Detailed Level Interface aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212734
  • You will move through a musical note background until you reach another character or the next era.
  • When you meet a character, you will have a discussion with them. It will be short and summarized. **Note**: This is how you will learn something from the game.
  • With one of their popular songs, you will complete the DDR level.
  • You will need [insert score] or higher to pass the level.

    • ]]>     2018-10-23 22:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212734     Questions to Ponder Later aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212869
  • How many sprites can the user choose from? Should they have a different storyline?
  • With the explanation of the era, should I include the characters you’ll meet?
  • Should the eras be by name, by year(s), or both?

    • ]]>     2018-10-23 22:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296212869     Ethen Uzumaki (MC) aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296213015 This character is inspired by my brother, Ethan.
    Personality: never gives up, observant, aware of faults, naive, slow to understand principles or situations
    Appearance: spiky jet black hair, dark brown eyes, darker complexion
    Clothing: t-shirt, jeans, converse shoes
    Interests: anime, video games, programming]]>     2018-10-23 22:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296213015     Kayley Beifong (MC) aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296213344 This character is inspired by my sister, Kaylee.
    Personality: headstrong, kind, quiet, a bit rude, sarcastic
    Appearance: short black hair cute, dark brown eyes, darker complexion
    Clothing: dress, jacket, and boots]]>     2018-10-23 22:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296213344     MC & SC aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296215008 MC = Main character
    SC = Side character]]>     2018-10-23 22:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296215008     Other Characters (SC) aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296247476
  • Arcade worker
  • other kids
  • musicians (bands, soloists, etc)
    • ]]>     2018-10-24 01:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296247476     Drawing Style & Info aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296247811 The style I will be drawing in is very pixelated. It will show their full body. I may try to incorporate the blinking of eyes and moving of the mouth.]]> 2018-10-24 01:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296247811 Other Kid In Arcade aselvarajah https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296251762 This example was shown previously in my September journal. I've decided to make it a side character. I disliked the overall design of the character so I changed it.]]> 2018-10-24 01:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aselvarajah/i6z9pi30sv7m/wish/296251762