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1. Match Meching Class May 2019

2. This is more than just a battle of wits - this is a battle of bonds.

3. In Match Meching, two players will not only work together piloting an advanced Mecha war machine to fight an alien threat but work together to win the heart of the character of their dreams through a simple dating mechanic.

4. The planet Earth is being invaded by strange alien creatures. Creatures who the government classifies as AFI’s. Why these beings invaded nobody is sure but they seem hellbent on destroying everything in their way. The only thing that can stop them is the creation of advanced mechas known as GEMINI. • The only drawback with GEMINI mechas are that they need two pilots to operate - and at the moment there is only one mecha in functioning condition. • An elite academy was created to teach and form the top GEMINI mecha pilots. The player takes the role of one of these elite students and is now tasked with saving the world from annihilation. KEY STORY

5. Genre RS-RPG (Relationship simulation role-playing game) 3rd Person Mech Shooter Rating ssdsds PlayStation Safety. (n.d.)

6. Post Mortem Video Link to the video above is here !

7. USER Bob → The Lonely 21 Year old technophile who just managed to get a date with :

8. USER DATA

9. Audience We’re appealing towards indivudals who favor Dating Simulators along with individuals who enjoy a mecha based gameplay, therefore giving us a mix of the two. Abposters.com. (n.d.) Romano, A. (2017, September 14). Persona 5, (2016)

10. Combat → 25% • Co-Op Player Switch • Weapons → 12.5% • Laser • Rifle • Missile • Skill → 12.5% • Mega-Jump • Barricade • Movement → 60% • Walking • Camera Movement • 3rd Person • Player Controlled • Dating → 15% • UI Navigation • Dialogue • Player Choice Core Mechanics

11. Skill Chance Mechanical Calculation Match Meching Skill / Chance Map Physical Dexterity Gress(n.d)

12. Dating System The dating mechanic in the prototype is simple, the player gets to choose one of the four eligible bachelors and bachelorettes and initiate a small dialogue tree with them where the player gets to make a dialogue choice. Once that is done the player will then be loaded into the battle.

13. (seeklogo.com, n.d.) Combat Mechanics The combat mechanic in the prototype shows off the design of the mecha, the enemy, the co-op and the overall scale of the environment. As a prototype the weapons show off their different functions but are unlimited in ammo consumption, and the heat meter doesn’t function properly. It should stop the mecha completely once reaching the top of the meter however that functionality has not been implemented fully.

14. Main • Survive and Destroy all Enemies in each level. • Successfully romance one of the romanceable NPC’s. Sub • Work together with your co-op partner • Survive each level • Go on successful dates. Game Goals

15. Visual Feedback Player Health Bar Details their health and when it depletes the player will have died Player’s MiniMap that directs them wheret ehy are Player’s Special Meter that shows the charging of the special The player’s Weapon Wheel showcasing their various weapons Player’s Heat Bar that tells them their current heat (seeklogo.com, n.d.)

16. The Five Pillars of Mech Matching are : Player Immersion, Relationship Building, Mecha Combat, Co-Operation and World Establishing. To further these five pillars located in the next slides are 100 Features that would be implemented further into the game. Pillars of Mech Matching

17. Mech Customization • Mecha Skins • Customizable Control Schemes • Name your Avatar • Manage a Time Schedule • Player Customization • Season based skins for the player • Customizable HUD • Player Voice Acting • Player Background Player Immersion Pillars of Mech Matching

18. Change your Partner’s Wardrove • More interactions with your partner • Punishment for cheating on your partner • Building other non dating social relationships • Traveling the hub world with your partner • Multiple endings based on partner choice • 8 dating partners ( 4 males, 4 females ) • Procedurally generated random dates • A couple’s trivia game mission that can up or lower the relatsionship meter • Relationship building missions • Dating Interest Page where the player answers questions and it aligns them with a “preffered” partner • Giving gifts to your partners • Relationship Meter For your Partner • 5 Dates for NPC 1 • 5 Dates for NPC 2 • 5 Dates for NPC 3 • 5 Dates for NPC 4 • 5 Dates for NPC 5 • 5 Dates for NPC 6 Relationship Building Pillars of Mech Matching

19. 20. 5 Dates for NPC 7 21. 5 Dates for NPC 8 22.Skip and fast forward on Dialouge 23.Character CG’s 24. Gallery 25. Dating Events 26. Dating Side Missions 27. Voice Acting 28. Emotes / Dances that vary depending on Partner. 29. A type of Mech Per Romance 30. Partner Sprites Relationship Building Pillars of Mech Matching

20. Different Playstyles for Different Mechs • Battle through hordes of enemies • Mech Training Mode • Mecha Upgrades • Objectives during battle • More Special Attacks • Ultimate Mceh forms • Boss Battles • Mecha Victory Pose Animations • Ranks based on battle • Rewards after a battle • Melee Combat • Stringing Combos • Different Weapons • Different Camera Views • Flying Enemies • Bonus Combat Objectives 18. Points Earned from Mission Complete 19.Equipment for the mecha. 20. Store to buy equipment using points 21. Both sections of the Gemini mech to follow its current controlling player 22. Sprint 23. Slight Hover / Glide Ability 24. Different Enemy Types 25.Healing Ability 26. Shield Item 27.Healing Item 28. Smoke Bomb Ability that loses enemy aggro. 29. Trapping Ability. 30.Different Swords 31. An Escape option when overheated that jettisons the player to safety. Pillars of Mech Matching Mecha Combat

21. 32.An overheat beam 33. Eject Heat Ability ( reduces heat ) 34. Battle Loss Animations 35. Double Jump 36 NPC Allies ( Tanks ) Mecha Combat Pillars of Mech Matching

22. Online Co-Op • Co-Op Special Ability Sharing • Co-Op Implementation into the Dating Aspect • Certain QTE’s that require input and timing from both players. Co-Operation Pillars of Mech Matching

23. Briefings before each mission • Destructible Environments • Expanded Hub World • Background Music • Loading Screen Transitions detailing key world facts • Cutscenes • Weapon Sounds • More Dialogue from random NPC’s • Different Text Boxes • Different Backgrounds • Particle Effects • Menu Art • Variety of Maps • Seasonal Effects for the Maps • NPc’s responding to destroyed environments • Sound Effects • NPC Teacher who acts as Tutorial • NPC Commander who gives out missions 19. Climate System 20. Save and Load Pillars of Mech Matching World Building / Immersion

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26. Digital Prototype Outline • A Main Menu featuring credits, start game, and quit button. • A Hub world showcasing four characters where the player can make choices in a dialogue system. The dialogue will then lead to the combat scene. • The combat scene showcasing the mecha’s combat & abilities.

27. Digital Prototype Changes From the first prototype shown to the last, not only has it visually improved but also functionality. With enemies roaming and attacking the player as well as the player able to kill the enemies. The new prototype features win and loss mechanics as well as a properly sized cityscape.

28. Digital Prototype Changes From the first prototype shown to the last, not only has it visually improved but also functionality. Before the prototype shown did not have dialogue or choices, there was no clear idea of what was being done in the scene - however now there’s an idea of not only the aesthetic the game is trying to achieve but the level of writing as well with humorous characters and a school enviroment.

29. Physical Prototype Outline • Enemy can see player in nested area. • Player has a rifle and laser. • Monster has 4 legs, tail, body, head. Indepent HP, monster overall HP • Player has a heat system that can immobilize the player if overheat occurs • Player can jump anywhere within the map (not inside buildings)

30. First Iteration • To much information for the player to track directly. • Visual tracking of AI (possibly use second board). • Clearer instructions for environment damage. • Damage is relatively balanced for this iteration.

31. Second Iteration • Lower Attack Range • Monster Armor Increased on Head • Playtest Duration was short • Laser Rifle never used • Player died immediately

32. Third Iteration • Lower Attack Range • Monster Armor Increased on Head • Playtest Duration was increased • Laser Rifle never used • Monster was slain • Changed some rules and clarity issues

33. Final Iteration • Forced player to use Laser Rifle • Playtest length was short • Player Died • Monster was 1HP away from death • Laser helped kill time in play sessions

34. Results • When the game is designed for the player to win the results remain the same but defeat is still possible. • Environment was not used as an escape but instead used situational skills were used mostly to escape. • Created a jump that was used in both defensive and offensive means. • Created a boss that can be both defeated and terrifying.

35. Player The player takes the role of the top GEMINI mecha pilot and is tasked with saving the world from annihilation from the AFI’s. The player character’s name, gender, personality and actions are all decided by the player. The player will start the game attempting to find a compatible partner while they pilot the GEMINI mecha battling AFI’s and by the end of the game will find not only a compatible partner but also a life long partner.

36. GEMINI MECHA

37. Enemies The AFI - Ancient Foreign Invader with undefined dangerous weapons. Bajda, D. (2018, September) Bajda, D. (2018, September) H, N. (2005, March 1)

38. Aesthetic Semi-realistic 3D models with low fidelity textures, with exaggerated character models and creature models making for a stylized look with a tinge of realism. Gilbert, B. (2016, February 10). Webster, A. (2014, July 25).

39. Weaponry While fighting in the GEMINI, the player will be equipped with three different weapons to battle the alien threat. • A medium range battle rifle • A long range high explosive rocket launcher • A powerful laser cannon Both the battle rifle and rockets use ammo cartridges that will be refilled by The laser cannon uses the GEMINI’s engines to power it causing additional heat buildup.

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