Build: https://utexas.box.com/s/tmc9dfa1c2s1wtm80016k2agf48x5rs3
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OUURSGrYuw
In the previous design document and aesthetic plan, there was two different representations of medication, with “berries” in the chain match (more fantastical), and “items” in virtual pet (more realistic).
However, this has been changed to the berries now being main representation of medication within the chain match AND virtual pet, meaning making chain matches of berries now puts those same berries in the virtual pet inventory.
ON THE LEFT IS THE ORIGINAL FLOW. ON THE RIGHT IS THE UPDATED FLOW.
Accessible both in the chain match and virtual pet, the GUIDEBOOK serves to connect the game to reality, and uses the previously made item assets to directly tie in with the in-game berries.
Players can use this Guidebook to see which combinations within the chain-match/virtual pet are considered “good” or “bad,” general information about the medication, and perhaps in future iterations, when that medication should be taken and in what amount. This page is meant to mimic the design of the information sheets provided to us by Dr. Lin.
CHAIN MATCH - PAUSE SCREEN
GUIDEBOOK - DIRECTORY
GUIDEBOOK - INFO PAGE (The typo will be fixed in-game)
Sound exploration has begun, with a focus on the tile match game and basic pet noises. General sounds are light and bubbly, meant give off a playful and clear tone. Through sound, “right” and “wrong” combinations should be obvious. Our general soundscape should also be simple, as to not overwhelm the player, while still properly giving supportive feedback.
The following sounds have been created, though not finalized.
Start Button Noise, Basic Button Noise, Good Match, Bad Match, Tile Match Music.
The aesthetic look for both ITEMS and BERRIES are now finalized and documented.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCGet49vu_QqxMQ-Z-9Plpt5YpL6sAoYB6XsaTQISKY/edit?usp=sharing
Minor edits were made to the aesthetics of the items, mostly regarding their stroke width and color. These changes are documented in the Art Rules above.