History | Graded Assignment | The Game with No Name

Name: Gabriel Oliveira Rodrigues Date:

Graded Assignment
The Game with No Name

A friend of yours would like to capture the adventures of Lewis and Clark in a video game, but she needs your
help. She wants the game to be awarded Top 10 Kudos like Super Mario, Rock Band, and SimCity. Read all the
directions first and follow them carefully to get this new expedition rolling.

Total score: ____ of 60 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 12 points)

1. Evaluate each of the following websites and choose the three that provide the best explanation and
description of the expedition. Explain each of your choices.

(a) Go to Lewis and Clark at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

(b) Go to Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation at http://www.lewisandclark.org

(c) Go to The Lewis and Clark Journey Log at https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/historyculture/the-

journey.htm

(d) Go to Lewis and Clark The National Bicentennial Exhibition at

http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html

Answer:
The Websites A; C and B. The D website was chosen simply because it was entertaining compared to
the others. Website C was the second best, presenting convoluted information in a modern platform.
Finally, the website A was direct, obsolete but classy and easy to understand.
(Score for Question 2: ___ of 9 points)

2. Write a two or three sentence description for each website you selected in Question 1. Be sure to
highlight its most informative features.

 Example:
 http://www.lewisandclark.org
 Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
 This site keeps the Lewis and Clark Expedition alive in the modern world. At the same time, it also gives
comprehensive background about the exploration, including FAQs, a history of the expedition, and a roster
and genealogy chart of participants. It could be especially important in developing game characters.
Answer:
a) The best website, it has an old interface, however it is clear, easy to follow and understand,
informative. It provide maps, items, and a great page for characters.
b) Fails to easily provide information about Lewis and Clark. Messy interface, uninviting.
However, if you could find it, it had some useful information.
c) Modern, fast, pretty. Too convoluted to win first place, but if you are willing to really know the
intricacies of the story, it’s a good choice.
d) No longer supported, however it was the most entertaining and fast-paced.

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(Score for Question 3: ___ of 6 points)

3. Now suggest three possible game names that are both exciting and descriptive.

Answer:
Lewis and Clark Excellent Exploration!

Lewis and Clark: Exploring Simulator

Zelda: The Ocarina of Lewis and Clark.

(Score for Question 4: ___ of 8 points)

4. Here are some other websites your friend could check in order to get additional information about the
expedition. Which two would you recommend first and why?

(a) List of Supplies for the Expedition at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html

(e) Circa 1803 – Historical Background of the Times at

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_cir.html

(f) Sacagawea at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/saca.html

Answer:
I imagine the game as a RPG, so I would suggest the website A, for a list of items and website B,
because can help creating a setting for the game.
(Score for Question 5: ___ of 15 points)

5. What five characters should be included in the game and why? You should name and describe each
character and his or her role. You must include at least one Native American and one woman in your list.

Answer:
Meriwether Lewis – He would be the leader, work as the basic character. He would be an
obligatory character.
Meriwether Lewis – He would be more of a brawler. He could also “draw” pictures of the landscape
to increase the game minimap, and would be able to conjure Seaman, his dog, to help in missions.
He would also be obligatory.
Sacagawea – She would join later to the party (somewhere between level/mission two and four),
would be able to communicate to Native American communities, summon Toussaint Charbonneau
(maybe, I don’t like the guy and I’m insure if I include him in my game) to combat or something, and
heal and feed the party.
John Doe – He would work as a private for the party. Would could accumulate them for doing task
for Lewis and Clark, such as looking for items, taking care of the camp, fighting, off-game
exploring, etc. Would could have, at maximum, 24 and they would be named with the privates name
from the actual party.
Thomas Jefferson – He would be a NPC, working as your boss/instructor.
(Score for Question 6: ___ of 10 points)

6. Use all of your information to provide a list of 10 possible elements she should include in the game in
order to make it as informative and exciting as possible. Explain your choices and be sure they relate clearly
to the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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Answer:
1. Multiple Native American communities to interact.
2. Traveling by river.
3. Every level/mission would end with a journal entry from the actual diaries of the expedition.
4. Hidden Objects Missions, so the player would need to explore the map.
5. A level where you would play with the point of view of a Native American.
6. Many animals to categorize.
7. A backpack with a limited number of items, so the player would have to plan his adventure.
8. A cameo of Zebulon Pike.
9. A level/mission for each state Lewis and Clark explored.
10. The characters may become sick, and only Sacagawea can heal them.

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