Zen Boat - Project Update #4

We've had several sprint reviews this semester, but I decided to take notes and keep track of this week's progress. We're all working to develop mechanics, levels, and new art for the game. I should spend more time blogging, but I'm glad I have this to include.

Sprint Review 11/14/13

Completed:

·      Crane

·      Rocks

·      Boat

-       Camera/POV angle: How much angle do we need?

-       Rock drop location:

o   Not grabbing and dropping

o   Where to drop – How much boats move

-       Scaling objects into level editor

-       Improved Workflow

o   Mechanic -> Testing -> Iteration -> Updates

To-Do List

-       Current

-       Terrain

-       Lily pad 

-       Whirlpool

Thursday’s Build

·      Rock you can drop

·      Current that moves

·      Collectible to pick up

·      Whirlpool that is a risk

·      End objective (tori gate)

·      Drift Wood
- Stretch Goal – Lily Pad with risk/reward

Angled POV

Cherry Blossom

Lantern

Windmill

Bank

Terrain

Here's another image courtesy of Eric Hurst's Blog

As you can see, we've implemented a basic water environment as well as a whirlpool which represents the end goal.