SoftwareLesson 5

Go to www.flowlab.io and play a few different games from those listed under the games section of the website:

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Flowlab

Key FeaturesWhat main game elements did you notice?

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Know how to pick out key features in software

Understand possible capabilities and limitations

Be able to research a range of game creation software

Lesson Goals

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MarkingMarks Learning Objective

1 – 3Pass

Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a limited range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate limited understanding.

4 – 6Merit

Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate sound understanding.

7 – 9Distinction

Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate thorough understanding.

Mobile App DevelopmentHow are games developed for mobile platforms?

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Applications are designed for one particular operating system and may make use of touchscreens and motion sensors.

Mobile apps can be released in: iPhone App Store Android Market Google Marketplace

Most phones require specialist app making software but some sites allow you to build web based apps.

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App Development

Flowlab is a website that that allows you to create mobile apps and web based games that can be uploaded to the app store.

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Flowlab

When using Flowlab you will be able to edit the following features: Ground Styles Characters Collectables Sprite Styles Logical Rules

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Character Sprite

Editable Ground Styles

Buttons linking to:Play, Library, Levels, Layers, Settings

Library

Tools

Library

SpriteEditable Object

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Triggers

Linking Behaviour

List some of the main tools available in the software and describe what they let you create within the game.

Review the ease of use and make some comparisons with other software reviewed so far.

Sign up to Flowlab game builder and review the key features: Capabilities Limitations

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Your Task

Extension: Add some screen shots to your review to help describe the key features in more detail.

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Keywords

Capabilities

Limitations

Any tasks that the software being used can realistically complete.

Restrictions or things that the software is unable to complete.