Virtual Internship Opportunity: Game Design Document

Our organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for 1 to 3 students. The primary focus for the student will be: Utilizing primary and secondary research to create the Game Design Document for creating an online educational Math game. Our goal at the end of this experience is: To have the students complete the Game Design Document which will provide specific details on Game Play, Avatar descriptions, backstories, platform suggestions and other information that will be required for a robust document. Other duties the student may complete could include: Students will have the opportunity to make suggestions and use their knowledge of game design to ensure that the document is feasible and that a prototype of the game can be created using the Game Design Document. We will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: Students will meet on Google Meet, Zoom, Slack and email. Student's primary contact : Chris Ujimoto, CEO Secondary contact:

Complete Combat Prototype

We are looking for 5 teams (15 students in total) A rapid prototyping runthrough of the combat system in the game. Researching techniques used in fighting games to get a better idea of where the prototype can improve. Updating the current prototype based on research and feedback. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: complete more research on the combat system conduct interviews as part of your primary research examine combat games that are currently on the market do a rapid prototype of the combat system. Students will need a basic understanding of how Unity works as well as knowledge of C# programming language.

Menu and Game Play Programming

We are looking for 5 teams (15 students) Further the development of the core prototypes gameplay as well as add setting and menu functionality. The initial prototypes will have been completed by this time and students working on the project will make the necessary changes to improve the concepts and prototypes. Creativity and staying true to the game's overall structure is critical. Students will need to know the functionality of the Unity UI components and how they interact with each other. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work closely with the game design team and review the work already done with the core prototypes determine any changes that need to be made with regards to the gameplay offer ideas on how to improve the concept and features of the game

Difficulty and AI Programming/Game Design

We are looking for 5 teams (15 students) Research how skill level is determined in other games. Design the difficulty system using an elo system to track players' skill. Develop the AI to more accurately challenge the player. Iterate on the difficulty system based on testing. Students will need knowledge of other elo systems and of how the AI should interact with the player. Knowledge of C# programming and Unity is also required. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: conduct secondary research with regards to other games work closely with our game design team in order to understand the game mechanics determine the best way to integrate AI into the game

Network Programming/Game Design

We need 5 groups (15 students) Research various networking libraries for Unity and decide on one for the game. Students will then spend time learning the chosen library and implementing it in the game. Students will need to conduct research and have knowledge of the C# programming language as well as the Unity game engine and basic networking concepts. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: use their research skills work closely with the game design team and the CEO throughout the project ask questions when they need clarification work diligently with the team

Training Mode Development

We are looking for 5 teams (15 students) Research ways other games integrate a duel style tutorial system. Create a training tutorial mode to let players improve their skills before going into PVP. Continue development of the tutorial based on internal feedback. Students need to know how to use Unity as well as basic knowledge of tutorialization. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work closely with the CEO and the game design team use their research skills to conduct secondary research create wires specific to a training tutorial for a game

Game Demo Development Polish

We need 5 teams (15 students) Go over every part that has been completed and polish it so that the flow and feeling of moving through menus as well as playing the game feels the best it can. The base game demo will be completed, and this time will be used only to improve it. We will have rapid iteration as well as some internal user testing. This project also serves as a buffer if the previous projects go overtime. Students need the skills to read and debug code as well as a good knowledge of C# and Unity To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work closely with the CEO and the game design team examine the work that has been created and be critical of all aspects of the game provide useful feedback on where the game needs improvement use their game design skills to improve the game and make suggestions on how to do so