SoftwareLesson 5
Go to www.flowlab.io and play a few different games from those listed under the games section of the website:
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Flowlab
Key FeaturesWhat main game elements did you notice?
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Know how to pick out key features in software
Understand possible capabilities and limitations
Be able to research a range of game creation software
Lesson Goals
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MarkingMarks Learning Objective
1 – 3Pass
Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a limited range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate limited understanding.
4 – 6Merit
Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate sound understanding.
7 – 9Distinction
Summary of the capabilities and limitations of a range of 2D and 3D software used for digital game creation, demonstrate thorough understanding.
Mobile App DevelopmentHow are games developed for mobile platforms?
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Applications are designed for one particular operating system and may make use of touchscreens and motion sensors.
Mobile apps can be released in: iPhone App Store Android Market Google Marketplace
Most phones require specialist app making software but some sites allow you to build web based apps.
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App Development
Flowlab is a website that that allows you to create mobile apps and web based games that can be uploaded to the app store.
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Flowlab
When using Flowlab you will be able to edit the following features: Ground Styles Characters Collectables Sprite Styles Logical Rules
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Character Sprite
Editable Ground Styles
Buttons linking to:Play, Library, Levels, Layers, Settings
Library
Tools
Library
SpriteEditable Object
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Triggers
Linking Behaviour
List some of the main tools available in the software and describe what they let you create within the game.
Review the ease of use and make some comparisons with other software reviewed so far.
Sign up to Flowlab game builder and review the key features: Capabilities Limitations
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Your Task
Extension: Add some screen shots to your review to help describe the key features in more detail.
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Keywords
Capabilities
Limitations
Any tasks that the software being used can realistically complete.
Restrictions or things that the software is unable to complete.