CCS347 Game Development

Unit II Game Design Principles

Part A

1. What is the primary goal of character development in gaming?

2. Define the term "backstory" and explain its importance in character development.
3. Briefly explain the significance of character arcs in storytelling.
4. Explain the concept of visual storytelling in character development.
5. What is the primary purpose of storyboarding in game development?
6. Describe the process of refining a storyboard for gaming.
7. What are the key elements to consider when designing storyboard sequences?
8. What is the primary purpose of script design in game development?
9. Describe the role of dialogue trees in script design.
10. Explain the concept of branching dialogue in script design.
11. Define the term "script pacing" and its impact on player engagement.
12. Explain the significance of player agency in script narration.
13. Define game balancing and its significance in game design.
14. Define core mechanics and its significance in game design.
15. Define the term "progression curve" in game balancing.
16. What factors should level designers consider when creating environments for a game?
17. Define the term "environmental storytelling" in level design.
18. Discuss the different approaches to balancing difficulty levels in games.
19. What is the purpose of a proposal in game development?
20. Describe the key components of a preproduction proposal.
21. What is the purpose of post-production in game development?
22. What is the role of writing in the post-production phase of game development?
23. Define the term "production pipeline" and its relevance in game development.
24. What is the importance of writing in the preproduction phase of game development?

Part B

1. Provide examples of effective character development in popular video games and analyze what
makes them memorable.
2. Describe the iterative process of refining game storyboards. Using "Free Fire MaX" as a case study,
analyze the effectiveness of its storyboard development.
3. Provide examples of successful game scripts and analyze their strengths in storytelling.
4. Explain how effective script narration can create memorable characters and compelling storylines,
providing examples from well-received games.
5. Discuss game balancing process also Investigate the game balancing strategies employed in
"League of Legends" game.
6. Describe the importance of core mechanics in game design. Analyze the core mechanics of a
popular game of your choice and evaluate their effectiveness in driving player engagement.
7. Explain the principles of level design that contribute to creating memorable and immersive game
environments, using examples.
8. Explore the process of writing for preproduction, production and post production using
“Minecraft” game example.