USC IMD: 2007-02-26T16:42:31Ztag:,2007::USC Interactive Media Division<![CDATA[CTIN463 Anatomy of a Game Syllabus]]>2007-02-26T16:42:31Z2007-02-26T16:41:26Ztag:,2007-02-26:interactive.usc.edu/members/jhight/:1512007-02-26T16:41:26Zjhighthttp://interactive.usc.edu/members/jhight/
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<![CDATA[Whoa 2142]]>2006-03-22T01:57:24Z2006-03-22T01:52:29Ztag:,2006-03-22:interactive.usc.edu/members/kleung/:852006-03-22T01:52:29Zkyleunghttp://interactive.usc.edu/members/kleung/, Game Industry
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<![CDATA[BFME Mission Maps]]>2006-02-02T14:35:13Z2006-02-02T14:30:13Ztag:,2006-02-02:interactive.usc.edu/members/edinehart:262006-02-02T14:30:13Zedineharthttp://interactive.usc.edu/members/edinehart
I've had allot of fun creating these Mission Maps, and look forward to refining my skills. Check 'em out and let me know what you think. I look forward to executing and testing them in WorldBuilder.
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<![CDATA[Resource Managment and building structures danced in their heads...]]>2006-01-19T16:03:24Z2006-01-19T11:17:50Ztag:,2006-01-19:interactive.usc.edu/members/edinehart:262006-01-19T11:17:50Zedineharthttp://interactive.usc.edu/members/edinehart What does it mean? Could a program be created that allows you to conduct a lucid dream theatre? I’ve asked these questions before and alas have no answers.
The purpose of my RTS mission was analysis, is Starcraft the best RTS of all time? I’m still not sold, but it is an awesome game. The epic nature of it’s space opera story is incredible. The storyline is full of exposition, like several hundred man-hours of it. It’s too much for me, and I love epic sci-fi; but I don’t play games centered on micromanagement to read a novel.
The balance, which is much praised, is awesome, but I can’t help but wonder if it is all an illusion. I believe the balance is on part of the level design, not so much the 3 races. Although in tales I’ve heard from expert players of Battle.net, the forces are very balanced despite their innate differences.
I have to admit I only made it through the 10 Terran missions, and a couple of the Zerg and Protoss. I got pretty sick of it. Every new level you have start the whole process of resource management over, as if the last 30 minutes of building and management didn’t happen. It’s kind like an RPG letting you buy a new sword and taking it from you on the next mission, as if to say “ha-ha, try again”.
What this leads me to is my favorite idea from a future RTS feature, a consistent world. Why rebuild every time? Why not have a world where you are required to build say 3 armies in different terrains, and the have latter missions dedicated to combining your forces to overcome a great force.
When it is all said and done, I’m glad I now understand Starcraft; it is essential for any aspiring RTS buff.