Noon of the Dead A Game Pitch by: Dustin Kelley CIS 488

Story Jack had the day off, slept in until noon Jack had the day off, slept in until noon Looks outside, only to find that the whole town seems to have been transformed into mindless, flesh-eating zombies Looks outside, only to find that the whole town seems to have been transformed into mindless, flesh-eating zombies In a panic, he grabs his pistol and heads out in search for some answers In a panic, he grabs his pistol and heads out in search for some answers Let the chaos begin… Let the chaos begin…

Story (continued) As the game progresses, Jack will encounter a few people that are still alive As the game progresses, Jack will encounter a few people that are still alive The living will give him bits and pieces of information of what they’ve seen and heard, as well as safe-house locations The living will give him bits and pieces of information of what they’ve seen and heard, as well as safe-house locations Eventually, Jack learns that this madness is not just local – it seems to be happening on a global scale Eventually, Jack learns that this madness is not just local – it seems to be happening on a global scale He takes it upon himself to find answers He takes it upon himself to find answers Terrorist attack? Terrorist attack? A virus that’s been dormant for millions of years? A virus that’s been dormant for millions of years? Something from another world? Something from another world?

Appearance ¾ overhead view in a 3D world ¾ overhead view in a 3D world User interface display User interface display Health meter Health meter Current weapon and its remaining ammo Current weapon and its remaining ammo Current power-up, if any Current power-up, if any Mostly outdoor environments Mostly outdoor environments

Player Roles and Actions The player will be immersed into a world of chaos, and at first seems to be the only “living” person left The player will be immersed into a world of chaos, and at first seems to be the only “living” person left Enemies may be avoided or killed, but killing them may sometimes yield special power-ups Enemies may be avoided or killed, but killing them may sometimes yield special power-ups Designed for fast-paced, arcade-style action Designed for fast-paced, arcade-style action The search for other people and safe-houses will progress the storyline The search for other people and safe-houses will progress the storyline Making it to a safe-house will progress the player to the next level, each more difficult than the previous Making it to a safe-house will progress the player to the next level, each more difficult than the previous

Strategies and Motivations One main objective: STAY ALIVE! One main objective: STAY ALIVE! Constant bombardment of enemies forces the player to always be on the move Constant bombardment of enemies forces the player to always be on the move Find weapons and power-ups scattered throughout the levels Find weapons and power-ups scattered throughout the levels The player’s default gun will have unlimited ammo, but is less powerful than other weapons that are picked up The player’s default gun will have unlimited ammo, but is less powerful than other weapons that are picked up Weapons found will have limited ammo Weapons found will have limited ammo Various power-ups will have different affects on the player and/or enemies when used Various power-ups will have different affects on the player and/or enemies when used

Development Hardware Hardware Actual system requirements have not yet been determined Actual system requirements have not yet been determined Software Software Microsoft Visual C++ Microsoft Visual C++ DirectX Libraries DirectX Libraries Possibly Torque engine Possibly Torque engine

Algorithm Style Will likely follow LaMothe’s styles as taught in the course textbook Will likely follow LaMothe’s styles as taught in the course textbook 3D rendering, clipping, depth buffering, lighting, etc. 3D rendering, clipping, depth buffering, lighting, etc. Enemies and power-ups will be randomly and continuously generated throughout each level for unpredictable, non-stop action Enemies and power-ups will be randomly and continuously generated throughout each level for unpredictable, non-stop action When the player gets within viewing range of an enemy, it will move in for attack and keep following if avoided When the player gets within viewing range of an enemy, it will move in for attack and keep following if avoided

Summary Fast-paced, frantic, chaotic Fast-paced, frantic, chaotic Give the player a sense of panic as they try to stay alive Give the player a sense of panic as they try to stay alive Action-oriented Action-oriented Focus on arcade-like game play Focus on arcade-like game play