{"id":776,"date":"2026-04-25T17:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/historacle\/?p=776"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:07:32","slug":"week-14-final-week-and-presentation-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/historacle\/week-14-final-week-and-presentation-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 14 \u2013 Final Week and Presentation Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Week 14 marked our <strong>final full week of development<\/strong>, focused primarily on refining the experience, completing final deliverables, and preparing for the end-of-semester presentation and documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Refinement and Narrative Framing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A major focus this week was shaping how we would <strong>tell the story of the project itself<\/strong>. The team worked through multiple drafts of the final presentation structure, aiming to clearly communicate both the design evolution and the research-driven foundation of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside this, we continued polishing the build by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refining the <strong>tutorial integration into Round 1 gameplay<\/strong>, including screenshots and step-by-step onboarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalizing key UI adjustments for clarity and consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing supporting materials such as the <strong>historical context video<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Deliverables and Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To support the final presentation and post-mortem, each team member completed a <strong>process write-up<\/strong> covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their role in the production pipeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research process and reference materials (including Shang Dynasty sources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design decisions and iterations over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How their understanding evolved throughout the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflections on what they would change if restarting the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These write-ups will feed into the <strong>final video, presentation, and design documentation<\/strong>, helping consolidate the project into a cohesive retrospective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Video Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In discussion with faculty, we finalized the structure of the final video deliverables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trailer (1 minute)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gameplay highlights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extended Version<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History and research background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gameplay overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and development challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflection and takeaways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure ensures a balance between <strong>accessibility for external audiences<\/strong> and <strong>depth for review and documentation purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Updates and Final Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the week, the team focused on stabilizing and completing final systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UI and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final UI pass completed collaboratively by <strong>Yilin, Mingrui, and Boreas<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustments made to improve clarity, especially around interaction flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final changes planned for the <strong>Start Ritual button and tutorial layout<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Programming and Interaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Haru continued refining <strong>drag-and-drop behavior<\/strong> to feel more natural<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented final fixes for interaction and UI consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduled integration of the <strong>intro video and tutorial events<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Narrative and Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mingrui finalized <strong>ending states and narrative punishments<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued integration of narrative structure into gameplay flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked closely with the team to align tutorial timing with gameplay beats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VFX and Audio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continued integration of <strong>VFX timing tied to ritual states<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio and visual feedback systems were aligned with tutorial events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art and Models<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Junru completed fixes to <strong>3D models and environment assets<\/strong>, ensuring consistency across the final build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutorial Finalization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A key focus of Week 14 was finalizing the <strong>tutorial system as an embedded gameplay experience<\/strong>. The tutorial was structured into two core instructional phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to <strong>ritual manipulation and card placement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to the <strong>Li Qi system and its role in outcomes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal was to ensure that learning happens <strong>through gameplay rather than outside instruction<\/strong>, reinforcing the immersive nature of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team coordinated closely to map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When tutorial events trigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long each instruction remains visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When tutorial elements fade or transition into gameplay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Week Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of Week 14, the team\u2019s focus had fully shifted toward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final presentation structure and storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stabilizing the build for demonstration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing supporting media (video, documentation, write-ups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring the experience communicates clearly as a <strong>museum-ready interactive prototype<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 14 served as both a conclusion to development and a transition into presentation. 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