Unit 4 Quiz - gd1

A good story is all you need to keep people playing your game.

• True

• False

What is the key difference between the visual grid approach and the weighted approach in inventory systems?

• the weighted approach offers a means of circumventing the hyperspace arsenal trope

• the visual grid system limits storage spatially by area

• the visual grid approach is tied to player advancement

• the visual grid approach allows players to carry only a certain weight of inventory

No matter what your game concept is, it will be incredibly simple to think up new and inventive ways to keep players challenged over time.

• True

• False

When Mike Stout, who went on to become the talented designer of the popular Ratchet & Clank series, was starting out, he struggled with his game mechanic. What does his experience highlight?

• the balance that is required in a game mechanic

• how some people just aren't cut out to be designers

• how game mechanic really isn't that important

• how a perfect game mechanic guarantees ultimate success

Jon Grall's experience with Patchmania is a great example of the iterative design and development process in action.

• True

• False

Eva is working on the timing, difficulty, and flow of her different challenges in the game so that players have to work through progressively difficult scenes. What aspect of her game is Eva working on?

• test criteria

• rampability

• drag

• acceleration

Blane is using the iterative process while designing his video game and sending his product through small iterations of building and testing frequently. What can Blane ensure by using this process?

• that there will be absolutely no bugs in his finished game product

• that his game will be a smash-hit and he will make massive profits

• that he is creating something that no one really wants or needs

• that he is actually creating something that people need and want

The tiniest nuances of speed, timing, and controls really make no difference at all in determining whether a game mechanic is engaging or snooze-worthy.

• True

• False

Rampability is the only way to keep a player engaged.

• True

• False

In order to test a game dynamic, your prototype must include souped-up graphics.

• True

• False