Help a Buddy - Design Buddies Game Jam 2020
Platform
PC & Mac Application / Web Browser
Tools
RPG Paper Maker, Photoshop, Pixilart.com, Premiere Pro, Google Docs & Drive, Figma, Notion
SCOPE
1 Week
ROLES
Jason D - Narrative Design, Environment Design, Game Trailer
Kyle T - Programming, Environment Design
Wendy C - World Map, UI Concepts, Environment Design
Emmanuel O - Tutorial / Onboarding
Katie M - Character Art / Persona
OVERVIEW
Help a Buddy is a video game concept created during the Design Buddies Game Jam. The game focuses on the player performing volunteer tasks for elderly citizens around the city. The elderly citizens are confined to their homes, during a Covid-19 outbreak. Completing tasks results in volunteer hours, that go towards graduation.
Game Jam Honorary – Most Wholesome Game
The Challenge
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The Solution
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Research & Process
Narrative Design
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Game Engine
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Comparative Analysis
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Visual Design
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Journey Mapping
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Personas
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Game Trailer
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Conclusion
Key Takeaways
Game Development Pipeline –
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Game Prototype
Results
Our game submission for the Design Buddies Game Jam