Unit 1 & 2

Define Mechanics in the MDA framework?

• Describes the systems, algorithms, and data representation that allow a game to function.

• Describes the run-time behavior of the mechanics acting on player inputs and each others' outputs during gameplay.

• Describes the desirable emotional responses evoked in the player when they interact with the game.

• Describes the game's genre and how it's classified.

Define Aesthetics in the MDA framework?

• Describes the systems, algorithms, and data representation that allow a game to function.

• Describes the run-time behavior of the mechanics acting on player inputs and each others’ outputs during gameplay.

• Describes the desirable emotional responses evoked in the player when they interact with the game.

• Describes the game’s genre and how it’s classified.

Define Dynamics in the MDA framework?

• Describes the systems, algorithms, and data representation that allow a game to function.

• Describes the run-time behavior of the mechanics acting on player inputs and each others’ outputs during gameplay.

• Describes the desirable emotional responses evoked in the player when they interact with the game.

• Describes the game’s genre and how it’s classified.

What topics are typically addressed or described in a game design document (GDD)?

• Characters

• Game mechanics

• Art style

• Project management

Who might use a game design document during a game development project?

• Game producer

• Gamer or player

• Art designer

• Game Producer and Art Designer

• Game or Player and Art Designer

Why might a game designer include a flowchart in a game design document?

• To show how characters may look in different colors

• To show how a game progresses or possible player choices

• To show how a start menu might look as the game begins

• To show a level design like a map or layout of obstacles

• All of the above

Where in a GDD might a game programmer find information about how a player character should respond when the player falls on top of an enemy character?

• Story

• Art style

• Sound effects

• Game mechanics

• User interface

What is Unity?

• Unity is one of the most popular 3D games on the market today.

• Unity is a popular software that lets creators of all backgrounds develop high quality video games.

• Unity is a code editor that allows programmers to create dynamic and interactive video games.

• Unity is a game package that can be imported into the most popular editors to allows users to develop their own games.

What are game engines?

• Game engines are a type of 3D racing game.

• Game engines are the code files that run in the background of games.

• Game engines are software tools that allow developers to create games.

• Game engines are the hardware components in consoles like Nintendo and Xbox that allow them to run the games.

The Unity Documentation Manual will be helpful in all the following situations except ______________.

• Learning how to do something new in Unity

• Troubleshooting an issue in Unity

• Referencing how to do something you forgot how to do

• Finding solutions to the CodeHS exercises