LO1 - Lesson 4 - Software

SoftwareLesson 4

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

#capabilities#limitations

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.

Software AnalysisWhat would you expect game software to include?

Understand capabilities & limitsKnow key software features


The typical capabilities of game creation software should include the ability to edit some of the following:



Software Features

2D/3D Environment Audio Scoring

Characters Interactivity Enemies

Themes

Pickups Props

Import Video

Drag & Drop

Sploder is a level editor that allows you to create various stages of a game using a forest, cave or technology style theme.



Sploder

When using Sploder you will be able to edit the following features: Ground Styles Liquids Platforms Game Items Enemies


Solid ground styles for floor

Backgrounds and scenery for map decoration

Player start position

Barriers, platforms, liquidsScroll Down


Pickups and collectables

Enemies

Test Mode

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 of the software and make some Mission Maker comparisons.

Use the Sploder Arcade Creator and review the key features: Capabilities Limitations



Your Task

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



Keywords

Capabilities

Limitations

Any tasks that the software being used can realistically complete.

Restrictions or things that the software is unable to complete.

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