For my capstone I intend to create a level in UDK, basing it on the story I have been working with during my time in college. The story I have been working with is evil squirrels wanting to eradicate human life from Earth, and I hope to have material at my capstone telling that story as well. As of now, I am not sure how much of the story will be incorporated into the level. I'm thinking of trying to get squirrel characters modeled and put in, but I have to learn more first. Also, my level may be set up different ways, and that is what my ideas are for.
1. My first idea was a level based around stealth gameplay. I could just create the level for stealth, but I have also thought putting AI in to "patrol" might be a nice thing to include. That is another thing I would have to learn, though.
2. A standard deathmatch style level, where there would be (in theory) the good squirrels against the evil squirrels. It would fit in with the story and probably be simpler.
3. An adventure style level that would be based more around exploring the level. It would be a bit more difficult to fit into the story, but I believe I could make up a scenario where you would be scouting an enemy camp, building, or something similar.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
What is a capstone?
To me, a capstone is a culmination of the experience you've gained during college. It is a chance to show your possible employers what you know, and your classmates what you've been doing for the semesters you've been working on it. It is also a chance to show that you can finish a project, that you won't give up on something that you're working on because it get's boring or hard.
What I am hoping to get from my capstone is all the experience I need that I can't find in classes. I know these college courses can't teach me everything, so during these two semesters I know I need to really work hard to learn as much as possible so my capstone does actually show that I know a lot about what I'm doing, and that I can finish a project. Otherwise, it will just show that I didn't work hard enough and will look like I don't even care about my work.
What I am hoping to get from my capstone is all the experience I need that I can't find in classes. I know these college courses can't teach me everything, so during these two semesters I know I need to really work hard to learn as much as possible so my capstone does actually show that I know a lot about what I'm doing, and that I can finish a project. Otherwise, it will just show that I didn't work hard enough and will look like I don't even care about my work.
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