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Erin Hao
Design Process
Design Challenges
This year prompt is "Mask". We brainstormed several different possibilities ranging from 1v1 deathmatch game, to co-op parcore game, but we came to a final decision of doing a 1 player clicker and simulation game.
Art
Unifying a Style:
We decided to go for a absurd and corki style, with exaggeration to show a fictional degree of madness.
Mood Board:
Color Test:
Environment:
Though originally we thought the game would be set in a hospital, we later decided going beyond reality, and aiming for magic realism and dream core aethetic would fit the ridiculous symptom of this fictional pandemic (people start crawling, barking, and biting people).
Interactive prop:
Reflect & Learn
What went right?
Within this 72-hour game jam, our team had limited member and limited time.
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We were able to take advantage of the nature of game jam, a small and concentrated team. Members of different roles are able to maintain constant communication while collaborating.
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We all liked this early idea, and moved past the early decision stage very smoothly. Majority of the time was spent on refining the game play logic, and agreement was easy with open mindsets.
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As the artist of the project, I gathered a lot of references, and made sure to widen the variety before starting.
What I learned?
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We rushed to the development stage too soon without spending enough time in the planning stage. It would have been helpful if we sat down as a group to list specific goals and organize a schedule pre-production.
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For a game to have complex add-on features, a clear hierarchy and categorical structure is helpful.
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More engine experience in other game types are helpful for an artist (this is my first 2D unity game)
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