Week 2 reading

Creating review matrix

     

 

I found a template of a review matrix online and used it to create one for noting down sources i would like to read into more after some scan reading of the articles. i think im doing it right but still not sure if i should have red them fully before putting them in the matrix.

Tutorial 02

screen shot from miro board research

Following the eLearning path i will learn tutorials in Twine which can allow the creation of a branching path narrative game which can be previewed in browser with HTML elements like images. it can also track items and hit points of the player and their actions through the story.  

although im conflicted on what story to work on for the project and i have two options im thinking over.

the first a dnd style med-evil tavern with a diverse cast of characters to teach about diverse representation in media. or an adventure style game of a person with anxiety disorder and how that can make things harder for themselves strugeling with tasks people wouldnt expect

 

planning- topic of research

 Designing for inclusion of LGBTQ+ in game design

Sexuality in gaming is a narrow enough topic with a lot of cultural relevance in the way we play games as they are often a vessel of escapism. so its significant to consider from a game design aspect. researching this topic should be achievable to reach with in the deadline and has a nice amount of research material and papers easily found through the collage library. 

this topic can also provide many interesting comparisons between games that handle lgbtq representation well and those that don't. this topic and provide a guide to those who might not be from that community to design inclusive to them.

image source: https://www.range.co/blog/being-a-year-round-lgbtqia-ally

Link to my Games Design Document

 if you want to check it out of course ^^

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ci0yL8mo6AXj6ViKZJ4DdMkrtKXjMdQEoK0nPc2YYAc/edit?usp=sharing

week 6 - Game Design Document (Games GDD)

 A game design document seems to be like a bible for your specific project or game. something to look back on and to reflect on your vision. its also something useful to get new people caught up to speed to get working on the project faster. also for for a proposal to potential inverters looking to fund the game.