1. ALL project 2 – Virtual Reality Interactive Story
Richard Lane

2. What we will cover Introduction to project Modules covered
Topics covered
Group allocation
Project Design

3. Virtual Reality Interactive story - Restrictions
Design and write a 3D VR interactive story in Unity utilising the Oculus Rift
It will only have one character which should be the player character and in the first person view
One overarching objective
Two branches on the story

4. Virtual Reality Interactive story - Restrictions
The whole story will be in one location
Will include interactive elements
Narration should appear in both text and voice form
Each member of the group will be responsible for at least one animated 3D element

5. Working effectively Idea formation Project Management – assign roles
Create a flow diagram of story and create a storyboard
Submit a list to Ian of who is presenting (3 progress presentations + whole group final presentation) 2 presenters for progress presentations

6. OK…but what is an interactive story?
Based on a format devised by Edward Pickard in the 70s and 80s
The protagonist is written in the second person
The story will start in a linear way and will get to a point where a decision needs to be made to progress
The story will branch and have a number of different outcomes

7. Modules Module Weighting 106CR (20cr) 50% Coursework 50% ALL
50% ALL
102CR (20cr)
100% ALL
122COM (10cr)
2x 20% Phase tests
60% ALL

8. Topics Project Intro & Design Documents 23/01/17
Week Theme
Date (week beginning)
Summary
Project Intro & Design Documents
23/01/17
Students will be introduced to the project and will start to develop ideas.
UI and 2D concept art
30/01/17
Students will be introduced to UI creation and concept art. Students will be expected to create an asset list.
Programming Concepts and Unity 3D
06/02/17
Students will be start to use classes / dictionary / static and create 3D environments in Unity.
Introduction to VR
13/02/17
Staff will cover the basics of VR hardware and software.
Project healthcheck
20/02/17
This week each group will discuss their progress teaching staff to ensure they are on track.
3D Modelling and Animation
27/02/17
Modelling and Animation in 3Ds Max and Unity will be explored.
Game Playability
06/03/17
Usability elements of the project will be explored.
Unity Testing
13/03/17
Technical testing.
Open Lab
20/03/17
Students will have lab time to develop their application.
Final Presentation
27/03/17
Each group will present their game to the rest of the cohort for the final time.
Viva
03/04/17
Students will be interviewed individually to assess their project work.

9. Group allocation

10. Design
As with the previous project you are required to create a High Concept document and Paper prototypes
In addition you will be expected to create a Design document that will take the form of an online wiki.
In addition to a Project Manager each team will assign a Creative Director.

11. Design Document – Source Gamasutra.com
Table 1. The Three Stages Of Documentation.
Contents
Purpose
1. Concept Paper
Genre; target audience; description; most compelling features; market information; cost and time to develop.
It defines the concept, scope, worthiness and feasibility; sells the idea to your client, publisher, employer, and venture capitalist.
2. Design Document
Description of the body and soul of the entire project, with all the details, and the method by which each element will be implemented.
It ensures that what is produced is what you want to produce.
3. Production Documents
Time-management charts (Gantt, PERT, and so on); task database; budget spreadsheet; technical specifications; Q/A database.
It implements the design document on time and within budget.

12. For the next session
You should start to work on your design documentation
Two members of the team will conduct a short (5mins) presentation on the story that you have developed. This should be considered a sales pitch.