Monday, 24 June 2013

LO1 - To understand the purpose of favicons and loading screens so that you can develop your own for use in your game


Starter

  • What is a favicon? What is it used for?
  • Extension: How would using one in your game improve it?

Main

Task 1 - Create a Favicon

  • Upload one of your character graphics to this site http://tools.dynamicdrive.com/favicon/ and it will turn it into a favicon for you
  • Save the favicon into Sites --> DA204SPB --> Products

Task 2 - Add the favicon into your game


1. Click on Global Game Settings

2. Click on the loading tab and change the game icon


Task 3

  • Continue to develop your game in game maker
    • Getting all screens loaded
    • Make sure all buttons work
    • Add your character into the game
    • Change sprites to the ones you are planning to use
    • Create new levels for your game


Plenary

  • Open your test plan and your game - ask a partner to play your game and record the feedback into your test plan
  • Blog about what you have learnt and achieved in today's lesson