Testing the Level Layout

Level Map

No updates recently.  I have been busy with class preparation.  Here is a rough level design map.

Skill charts

SKILL CHART:

·         Player health is 6.

·         All damage is whole numbers

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Move	X	X	X	X	X
Jump	X	X	X	X	X
Use Object	X	X	X	X	X
Fist (melee)		X	X	X	X
Kick (melee)		X	X	X	X
Equip			X	X
Attack (ranged)			X	X
Shadow Jump					X

SKILL DESCRIPTIONS:

SKILL	BINDING	DESCRIPTION
Move	WASD	Basic movement of First Person Character Controller.  Will be taught in tutorial level.
Jump	Spacebar	Player will be able to jump ¾ of their height. Will be taught in tutorial level.
Use Object	E	Player will be able to pick up / drop / use an object. Will be taught in tutorial level.
Fist (melee)	LMB	The character would punch a target.  Fast attack with small amount of damage (1 pt) Player will be prompted to attack basic object at beginning of level use UI prompts.
Kick (melee)	RMB	The character would kick the target.  Slower attack but with more damage (2 pts).  Some objects will only be able to be destroyed with kicking (doors). Player will be prompted to attack basic object at beginning of level use UI prompts.
Equip	# or MMBW	Equip / Unequip a weapon style (melee or ranged)  Player will be prompted using use UI prompts.
Attack (ranged)	LMB (equipped)	When a ranged weapon is equipped (bow, shuriken, etc) the player will be able to use it. (1 – 3 pts of damage depending on weapon.  Speed of weapon will be inverse of damage.) Player will be prompted using use UI prompts.
Shadow Jump	Spacebar	Context sensitive.  Player will join with a shadow briefly and be able to teleport or jump from one shadow to the next.  May require a cool down. Player will be prompted using use UI prompts after being taught by a NPC.

Enemy Chart

Continuing with the Obstacles - Focusing on Enemies.   Only considering the levels around the one I plan to design at this time: Level 2.

ENEMY CHART:

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
Wood Dummy (static)	X	X
Wood Dummy (Moving)		X	X	X
MA Student			X	X		X
Sensei				X
Thugs					X
Samurai						X
Samurai Lord						Level 7+
Shogun (Boss)						Level 9

GENERAL INFORMATION:

·         Player health is 6.

·         Player is 1.8m tall.

·         All damage is whole numbers

·         Speed designations:   (used for movement and attack)

o   Slowest

o   Slower

o   Medium = Player Speed.

o   Fast

o   Fastest

ENEMY DESCRIPTION:

Wood Dummy (static) Wooden cylinder with rods sticking out of it.  Rotates in place.	Size: Medium (Slightly taller than player ~ 2.5 m) Health:  Cannot be destroyed. Movement: None - Static Attack: Melee - Rotates at constant speed back and forth Damage: 1 damage / hit
Wood Dummy (Moving) Wooden cylinder with rods sticking out of it.  Rotates about center while moving on a set path.	Size: Medium (Slightly taller than player ~ 2.5 m) Health:  2 Health Movement: Fast.  Patrolling set path.  Does not slow down / speed up. Attack: Melee - Rotates at constant speed back and forth. Damage: 1 damage / hit
MA Student White clad faceless figure that looks like a Karate student in basic form and silhouette. Face and hands will be tan.	Size: Small (~ 1 m) Health:  3 health Movement: Fast.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range.  Attack speed : Medium Damage: 1 damage / hit.
Sensei Black clad faceless figure.  Dressed in a gi. Face and hands will be tan.	Size: Medium (~ 1.8 m) Health:  6 health Movement: Fastest.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range.  Attack speed : Fast Damage: 1 damage / hit.
Thugs Grey clad faceless figures.  Some carry clubs.	Size: Small (~ .7 m) Health: 1 health Movement: Medium.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range.  Attack speed : Slow Damage: 1 damage / hit. Thugs appear “en masse.”
Samurai Ornately dressed figure with reds and golds. Sword and bow. Large helmet with “wings”	Size: Medium (~ 2 m) Health:  4 health Movement: Fast.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range / Ranged.  Attack speed : Fast Damage: 1 damage / hit.
Samurai Lord Ornately dressed figure with reds and golds. Fancier than the samurai. Has bow and sword..  Large helmet with “wings”	Size: Large (~ 2.5 m) Health:  4 health Movement: Fast.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range / Ranged.  Attack speed : Fast Damage: 1 damage / hit.
Shogun Very large figure with highest detail and decoration in armor.  Weapon is a two handed sword. No helmet.	Size: Large (~ 4 m) Health:  10 health Movement: Medium.  Will approach / chase player within sight radius. Attack: Melee attack range Attack speed : Medium Damage: 2 damage / hit.