RESEARCH AND FACT-FINDING
I decided to research on the different types of games to ensure that I choose one that is unique and enjoyable.
WHAT IS A VIDEO GAME?
"A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device."
Source: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game)
TYPES OF VIDEO GAMES
Below is a mind map showing the different types of games:
WHAT IS A VIDEO GAME?
"A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device."
Source: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game)
TYPES OF VIDEO GAMES
Below is a mind map showing the different types of games:
Action-Adventure Game
-Involves elements of both a few elements of action and adventure.
-Player explores different stages
-Has puzzles
-has a video storyline
-has fighting involved
e.g. Legend of Zelda, Tomb Raider, Super Mario.
Strategy
-Involves careful thinking and planning to win.
-Can be very complex.
-Usually involves reducing oppenent's sources of strenth e.g. chess, checkers.
-Can involve one or more players
Role Playing
-Player plays as a character in a storyline of a game.
-Can have players partnering together.
-Has storytelling.
Simulation
-Player plays as if they are in a real life situation.
-Environment is more realistic.
-Life simulation- Take care of a character being human or animal living their lives. e.g. The Sims.
-Medical simulation- player act as doctor
-Vehicle simulation- Players experience driving. e.g. flight simulators, racing games.
COP DODGER GAME
Part of the tutorial for this game is in this link below:
http://www.video-animation.com/flash_03.shtml
HUMAN
Body
-Digestive System
-Nervous System
Skeletal system
-Muscle System
Emotions
-Happy
+laughing
-Sad
+crying
-Angry
+groan
Gender
-Male
+boy
+man
-Female
+girl
+woman
SKELETON POSES FOR THE DANCING ANIMATION
SOUND EFFECTS FOR PUZZLE GAME
Neck crunching sound: http://www.flashkit.com/soundfx/Cartoon/Crunches/Neck_Sna-cheesemo-8532/index.php
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bittbox/3508894316/in/set-72157617708336229/#
-Involves elements of both a few elements of action and adventure.
-Player explores different stages
-Has puzzles
-has a video storyline
-has fighting involved
e.g. Legend of Zelda, Tomb Raider, Super Mario.
Strategy
-Involves careful thinking and planning to win.
-Can be very complex.
-Usually involves reducing oppenent's sources of strenth e.g. chess, checkers.
-Can involve one or more players
Role Playing
-Player plays as a character in a storyline of a game.
-Can have players partnering together.
-Has storytelling.
Simulation
-Player plays as if they are in a real life situation.
-Environment is more realistic.
-Life simulation- Take care of a character being human or animal living their lives. e.g. The Sims.
-Medical simulation- player act as doctor
-Vehicle simulation- Players experience driving. e.g. flight simulators, racing games.
COP DODGER GAME
Part of the tutorial for this game is in this link below:
http://www.video-animation.com/flash_03.shtml
HUMAN
Body
-Digestive System
-Nervous System
Skeletal system
-Muscle System
Emotions
-Happy
+laughing
-Sad
+crying
-Angry
+groan
Gender
-Male
+boy
+man
-Female
+girl
+woman
DANCING SKELETON
Below: A picture showing the different parts of the human skeleton.
Skeleton references: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_skeletonBelow: A picture showing the different parts of the human skeleton.
The circles on the skeleton below indicate which parts will be used as pieces that will be dragged and dropped in the game. click the picture to see it in full view.
CHECKLIST FOR DRAG AND DROP GAME
Scripts for the Drag and Drop effect
The script below will allow a bone to be clicked and dragged:
tibia.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, pickUp);
tibia.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP, dropIt);
function pickUp(event:MouseEvent):void {
event.target.startDrag(true);
}
function dropIt(event:MouseEvent):void {
event.target.stopDrag();
}
tibia.buttonMode = true;
The script below is a script for closing the flash projector or swf file. it will be placed in the main menu page.
import flash.system.fscommand;
btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, closeApp);
function closeApp(event:MouseEvent):void
{
fscommand("quit");
}
SKELETON POSES FOR THE DANCING ANIMATION
SOUND EFFECTS FOR PUZZLE GAME
Neck crunching sound: http://www.flashkit.com/soundfx/Cartoon/Crunches/Neck_Sna-cheesemo-8532/index.php
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bittbox/3508894316/in/set-72157617708336229/#
