1. Jason Underwood - Scott Fleming
PRESENTERS
Jason Underwood - Scott Fleming
Date 11/6/08
8:00am – 9:00am

2. Jason Underwood Scott Fleming
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Scott Fleming
Graphic/Interactive designer for NIU eLearning Services since 2002.
Art Directs interactive learning modules for online education and is the Flash designer and illustrator for Firehouse Search & Rescue.

3. - Introduce possible recruits to the fire service
- NOT to learn to be a firefighter or fire officer
- Create a sense of fire fighter culture

4. - Experience Basic Cultures
Firehouse
Emergency Calls

5. - Learn basic principles of the fire service
Priorities: Responder Life, Civilian Life, Property, Feelings
Act quickly, but properly
Reduce Risk
Plan, act, improvise, adapt, overcome

6. - Creating Firehouse Basic design process
- Idea, concept art, storyboarding, flowcharting
- Prototype based design
- Custom illustration and programming
Level 1 flowchart
Driving map sketch
Level 1 storyboard

7. - Commercial game and simulation game principles and practice
SWAT (Group tactical instruction)
Diner Dash (Flash-based graphical interface)
Bully, Karate Kid (Mini-games or challenges)
BULLY
SWAT
Diner Dash
Karate Kid NES

8. - Tools Adobe Flash - Illustrations, animation, functionality
Actionscript programming (2.0 & 3.0)
Miscellanous software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop

9. Authentic environments Authentic character communication and feedback
The initial report from the police
Visit the firehouse garage

10. Integrating different game playing modes
Integrating mini-games for variable playing experiences
Waiting for the next call? Play some
internet poker to pass the time
Drive to the fire

11. Simulated decision making
Reconsideration of “learning game” : Learn culture and basic
principles, not “this is exactly how you do it”
Choose the right vehicle for the mission
Ok we are at the fire…what do we do now?

12. - Suggested Improvements
- Strengths
Engaging
Intuitive Interface
Authentic dialogue
- Suggested Improvements
Audio (sound effects, music, and dialogue)
More scenarios, more mini-games
Harder, more complex scenarios

13. GAME DEVELOPERS http://jonassen.dce.niu.edu/FIREHOUSE/firehouse.html
JASON UNDERWOOD - WRITER
SCOTT FLEMING - DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR
ROSARIN ADULSERANEE - PROGRAMMER