Project Specification

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Group Information

Group Name: TBD Studios

Game Name: Tag 'n Chase

1. Project Description

We are building an asymmetric tag and chase game with abilities where one hunter tries to catch three escapers. Each round takes place on a set map, with a focus on dynamic augmentation for balance between rounds.

Teams

One hunter and three escapers.

Win Condition

Each round has a set time limit.
Teams earn scores and coins based on performance.
First team to reach a target score wins.

Game States

Pre-round: teams purchase powers or modify the map.
Round: tag gameplay for a short period.
Post-round: scores and coins awarded to promote balance.

Unique Gameplay Mechanics

Augments for disadvantaged teams.
Map edits for strategic variation.
Randomized powerup selections for dynamic strategy.
Short rounds for fast, repeated gameplay cycles.

Features List

Boilerplate: basic map, hunting logic, player models, server/client setup.
MVP: powerups, scoring, basic 1-floor map.
Nice to Have: map editing, textured UI, sound effects.
Stretch Goals: themed characters, post-processing, complex maps with traps.

2. Group Management

Management Roles

Producer: Andrew
Web Director: Chase

Decision Making

Major gameplay decisions: group meeting and voting.
Subteam decisions: autonomous within teams.

Communication

Primary platform: Discord.
In-person meetings for progress checks.

Managing Deadlines

Weekly meetings to track progress and plan.
Members should share workload changes early.
Delays prioritized to avoid blocking dependencies.

Reports and Meetings

Subteams submit progress reports weekly.
Meetings Monday and Friday, 2-3pm preferred.

3. Project Development

Development Roles

Art: Jaiden, John
Audio: Chase
Game Development: Alex, Jerry, Will
Graphics: Chase, Jaiden
Networking: Alex, Andrew
Website: Chase

Tools

Blender: animation and modeling
DirectX 12: graphics library
Winsock: raw sockets networking
Visual Studio: IDE for Windows machines
Trello: task tracking and deadlines

Documentation

Internal: Readmes and inline code comments.
External: player tutorials via slides or videos.

4. Project Schedule

Milestones

Integration: Client/server connection established.
Boilerplate: Basic game features functional.
MVP: All core features implemented.

Detailed Schedule

Week	Graphics	Networking	Art	Gameplay Design
2	Render simple mesh and rotate camera	Basic client server echo	Moodboard/reference (gen planning)	Design and formalize state
3: Integration	Client/server integration with graphics	Client/server integration with graphics	Player Models (GLTF)	Integrate player movement in client
4: Boilerplate	Load models and textures	Support for multiple players	Item Models	Implement tag and chase logic
5: MVP	Scene management system	MVP completion	Scene Lighting	Implement scoring system and basic powerups
6	PBR materials	Network optimization (incremental updates instead of sending entire game state)	Final map	Implementing map functionalities such as traps, boosts
7	Basic animation playback	→ Gameplay design	Player animations	Implement sound into engine
8	Animation playing and blending	FLEX	FLEX	Advanced powerups, gameplay optimization
9	FLEX	FLEX	FLEX	FLEX
10	Playtesting	Playtesting	Playtesting	Playtesting