{"id":141,"date":"2025-02-28T22:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T22:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/quessant\/?p=141"},"modified":"2025-04-18T20:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T20:45:40","slug":"week-six-half-presentation-refining-our-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/quessant\/week-six-half-presentation-refining-our-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 7: Half Presentation & Refining Our Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week was a major milestone for our team as we successfully delivered our Half Presentation<\/strong>, featuring a live demo<\/strong> of our game. We received valuable feedback from faculty and playtesters<\/strong>, which will help shape the next phase of development. In response, we\u2019ve begun refining our current level, adjusting scope, improving narrative depth, and aligning our art direction<\/strong> for a more cohesive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we head into spring break<\/strong>, each team member will focus on individual tasks<\/strong> to maintain development momentum. Our passion for this project continues to grow, and we\u2019re excited to share more progress soon\u2014stay tuned for our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Contributions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Albert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Iterated on the Wood Temple level<\/strong> based on playtest feedback<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Began replacing art resources<\/strong> to enhance visual quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Lisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Reviewed and refined the environment art & level designer pipeline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Finalized the Millennium Tree<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Adjusted\/Replaced hero asset prefabs<\/strong> in the engine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Continued implementing assets in the central scene<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Hero assets by Lisa and Ashling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Yuhuai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Implemented a new checkpoint system<\/strong> and health regeneration system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fixed several existing bugs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Polished and improved existing VFX<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Playtest notes summarized and organized by Xixi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Xixi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Organized and summarized faculty feedback<\/strong> from the Halves presentation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Conducted additional playtesting<\/strong> on the Halves build to gather further insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Held a team meeting<\/strong> to refine the pipeline and version control process<\/strong>, ensuring smoother collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Completed the blockout for the first scene (Cave Level)<\/strong> based on feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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