Thursday 29 January 2015

#9n6 Changing Worlds - Lesson 14 - Rules Log

Lesson Objectives:to understand what a rule is and how they are used in computer games


Outcomes:You will have created a rules log for your changing worlds game


Starter


Complete the rules log starter sheet


Main

  • All computer games follow a set of rules that have been developed by the programmers. They explain what the game should do (an action) when different things happen (event)
  • Rules are written in the format:
    IF Event THEN Action

    e.g IF Player presses up arrow THEN character jumps
    e.g IF player clicks start THEN go to level 1 e.g IF player hits a monster THEN lose a life and restart the level
RED TASK
  • CLICK HERE - download the rules log. 
  • Save it in Sites --> DA204SPB --> Evidence --> Rules Log

AMBER TASK
  • Fill in the rules log for your Changing Worlds game
  • Make sure you include rules for:
    • Buttons on all your screens
    • Controls for your player
    • Picking up objects
    • Enemies
    • Changing levels
    • Winning / Losing the game
    • Scoring / Losing points 
    • Lives
    • Health
GREEN TASK
  • Open your storyboard templates in Microsoft Publisher
  • Complete the rules at the bottom of each page

Plenary

  • Open Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Open your Changing Worlds website
  • Link up your rules log