{"id":353,"date":"2019-10-27T23:05:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T03:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joshuarosenstock.com\/teaching\/imgd3500-b19\/?p=353"},"modified":"2019-10-28T11:35:58","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T15:35:58","slug":"game-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joshuarosenstock.com\/teaching\/imgd3500-b19\/eelowry\/game-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"Emma Lowry Game Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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My idea for a game adaptation of Loretta Krupinski\u2019s The Royal Mice<\/em> is a puzzle-based RPG set in a fantastical, ancient world that draws elements from feudal Japan. An old and powerful feline evil returns and besets a once prosperous mouse society, stirring up chaos and destruction. The game follows the story of Cadbury as he sets off on a quest to gather up an army of fallen warriors to defeat this evil, a towering spirit named Max, and restore peace to their home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objective of the player is to create a large and\npowerful army throughout the story of the game so they can take on Max. This is\ndone by completing puzzles and challenges that provide members of the ghost\narmy as a reward. The final objective is to defeat Max, which occurs through a\nbattle with multiple stages that each require a different application of skills\nand player resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click to attack \u2013 The Player, Cadbury, controls a\nhorde of ghost mice that follow him throughout the world, and can direct them\nto attack foes or destructible objects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replenish army \u2013 throughout the adventures, ghost mice\nwill be defeated. Cadbury will have to find and activate \u201csoul fissures\u201d\nthroughout the world to bring them back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grow army \u2013 By completing quests, discovering special\nloot, and leveling up, Cadbury can increase the number of ghost mice he can\ncontrol at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveling up \u2013 XP is accumulated by completing\nobjectives and defeating enemies. Leveling up increases the max number allowed\nin Cadbury\u2019s army, allows players to put trait points into different categories\nto increase certain skills, and increases the difficulty of the game\u2019s foes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special attacks \u2013 Special attacks are gained at\ncertain levels, and perform a unique attack using the army that does\nsignificant damage and specific effects, making different special attacks\nuseful at different times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characters and Key Objects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cadbury \u2013 Player character, protagonist of story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghost mice \u2013 the spectral army that Cadbury puts\ntogether during the game <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sword and Horn \u2013 Cadbury discovers these objects\nin a ruined tomb at the beginning of the game. These grant him the ability to\nsummon the ghost mice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Max \u2013 Main antagonist of the game, and final boss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats \u2013 Worshippers of the evil spirit Max who have\nsurfaced since his return. They hear about Cadbury\u2019s quest and band together to\nstop him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game\u2019s setting is a feudal Japan-styled fantasy\nworld. Cadbury comes from a small village that was happy and prosperous until\nMax destroyed it. Cadbury begins his quest to avenge his village and save the\nrest of his homeland. The world draws a lot of architectural inspiration from\nfeudal Japanese structures, and it also draws upon its clothing, art, and\nweaponry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gameplay highlights\/features\/hooks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controlling a small army while exploring a world in\nRPG fashion is a unique draw for this game. It keeps the player close to\nCadbury while also giving them a chance to feel like they have control over\nmore than one character. Upgrading these ghost mouse companions will give the\nplayer a sense of achievement, power, and agency over the world and its many\nfoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intended Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intended audience of this game is those who enjoy\nRTS strategy games like the Total War series, those who enjoy puzzle games and\nexploration, and those who have enjoyed games such as Overlord, etc. While the\nsubject matter of the game would be suitable for younger age groups, it has the\npotential to reach all age groups with an engaging world and art style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Style\/Player Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This game gives players control over a group of NPCs\nthat they can customize and upgrade, an upgradeable PC, and a world to explore.\nWhile the main story will feel linear (build army -> defeat Max), the world\nwill be full of smaller objectives and activities, collectibles, and\nopportunities to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art of the game will be a slightly stylized 3D. It\nwill rely on textures and shaders to give it a painterly feeling.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My idea for a game adaptation of Loretta Krupinski\u2019s The Royal Mice is a puzzle-based RPG set in a fantastical, ancient world that draws elements from feudal Japan. An old and powerful feline evil returns and besets a once prosperous mouse society, stirring up chaos and destruction. The game follows the story of Cadbury as… <\/p>\n

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