Important Resources
Install & Download
Renpy (Python Comic Game Engine)
Visual Studio Code (Code Editor)
Pixel Studio (for creating pixel art)
This link leads to the Windows version but it is also available for other operating systems and through Steam.
Tutorials
How to manage your files and folders in explorer
This is for those of you who are new to using a full computer (not just a mobile device).
How to use Pixel Studio to create images
Project Instructions This slideshow contains instructions on how to finish your video game demo.
How to use Renpy
This is the full documentation on how to do anything and everything in Renpy using Python coding.
Additional Resources
Schedule
This schedule is likely to change and will be updated as we go along.
Milestone 1
- Setup for Renpy Workshops
- 80 minutes How to Write for Video Games workshop
- 10 minute break
- 80 minutes Pixel Art Workshop using Pixel Studio
- 10 minute break
- Begin Renpy Workshop
Milestone 2
- Finish Renpy Workshop 45 minutes
- 10 minute break
- Break up into teams and choose roles
- Collaboration Tools
- Digital Whiteboarding
- Kanban boards
- 10 minute break
- Collaborate – Create a scene together
- Decide on a genre, a character, and a scenario
- what choice will the player have to make?
- 10 minute break
- Assign work on Kanban boards
- Artist – Draw 2-3 characters with proper formatting. Choose 1 background
- Writer – Write a script for one scene, including at least 1 menu choice
- Programmer – Throw together a demo prototype. Provide sample images already formatted for them to use.
Milestone 3
- Get the menu choice working
- 10 minute break
- Combine character designs, background images, dialogue, and menu choice.
- Add sound effects (if you have time)
- Publish your finished project
- Make Distribution Builds
- Email copy of .zip archived file to shaunDmcmillan@bestclassever.org
- Present Demo Games
- If we have extra time then we can look at branching narrative structures
Q & A
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