LO1 - Lesson 5 - Software
- 2. Go to www.flowlab.io and play a few different games from those listed under the games section of the website: Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations Flowlab
- 3. Key Features What main game elements did you notice? Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations
- 4. Know how to pick out key features in software Understand possible capabilities and limitations Be able to research a range of game creation software Lesson Goals #capabilities #limitations
- 5. Marking Marks Learning Objective 1 – 3 Pass Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a limited range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate limited understanding. 4 – 6 Merit Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate sound understanding. 7 – 9 Distinction Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate thorough understanding.
- 6. Mobile App Development How are games developed for mobile platforms? Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations
- 7. Applications are designed for one particular operating system and may make use of touchscreens and motion sensors. Mobile apps can be released in: iPhone App Store Android Market Google Marketplace Most phones require specialist app making software but some sites allow you to build web based apps. Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations App Development
- 8. Flowlab is a website that that allows you to create mobile apps and web based games that can be uploaded to the app store. Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations Flowlab When using Flowlab you will be able to edit the following features: Ground Styles Characters Collectables Sprite Styles Logical Rules
- 9. Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features Character Sprite Editable Ground Styles Buttons linking to: Play, Library, Levels, Layers, Settings Library
- 10. Tools Library Sprite Editable Object Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features
- 11. Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features Triggers Linking Behaviour
- 12. List some of the main tools available in the software and describe what they let you create within the game. Review the ease of use and make some comparisons with other software reviewed so far. Sign up to Flowlab game builder and review the key features: Capabilities Limitations Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations Your Task Extension: Add some screen shots to your review to help describe the key features in more detail.
- 13. Understand capabilities & limits Know key software features #capabilities #limitations Keywords Capabilities Limitations Any tasks that the software being used can realistically complete. Restrictions or things that the software is unable to complete.