Assignment 5: Progress Update #2

For this progress update, you are expected to playtest a functional prototype of your game. You should playtest with at least 3 participants (more is always helpful).

Progress Update Presentation (April 18 & March 20): #

Each team is going to give a 5-minute presentation consisting of the following information:

  • Progress of your game development
  • Playtest methods employed
  • Outcomes of playtesting
  • Plans for what your team will focus on between now and the final presentation

File Submissions (Monday, April 17 at 11:59 PM): #

Submit the following via Moodle:

  • Updated OPPM sheet
  • Presentation slides
  • Progress report (font size 12pt, single-spaced, 1-inch margins) consisting of at least the following content:
    • Playtesting methods (What questions did you have? How did you get answers to those questions?)
    • Outcomes of playtesting (How many playtesters? Did you answer your questions? What did you learn?)
    • Implemented mechanics since last report
    • Art and sound design completed since last report
    • Explain each team member’s contribution since last report
    • Plans for next cycle

Grading: #

  • Game design progress – 30%
  • Playtesting - 30%
  • Presentation – 10%
  • Documentation (report, slides, OPPM sheet) – 20%

(Note: no-show team members will not receive the presentation credits without an excused absence.)