Notes

• Keeping it interesting is the most important part of your document.

• Plenty of visuals but must be relevant.

• Keep readers engaged, must appeal so they want to continue reading.

• Write inline with your target audience. (Cater to an audience)

• "History observed that everything comes in threes" - The logic behind the rule of threes. The first example gives readers an idea of your intentions. Second gives readers something to compare to. The third example can complement or contrast the other two.

• The first page should include Game Title, Intended game systems, Target age of players, Intended ESRB rating and projected ship date. (Not in this case)

• Placeholder logo - choose a font that suggests your game genre.

• Second page based on Game Outline. Summarise your game's story. Include beginning, middle and end.

• Briefly explain game flow. Including player locations/environments. What might occur in these locations? What impact does this have? Any challenges? What do players encounter at specific points in the game?

• Thirdly - Character; the specifics of that character. Don't list what isn't relevant or necessary for players/readers to know. What are their abilities, weapons, signature moves? Can include basic map of character controls. (Whether thats a Playstation/Xbox or Wii remote.

• Page 4 should outline Gameplay - Sequence of play: Chapters? Levels? Call attention to these things. Use descriptions and visuals. Visuals demonstrate ideas that sometimes words cannot. Then write about platform-specific features. What technology requirements will be needed to produce your game?

• Game world - images and descriptions of game world. All potential environments. How do the locations tie into your story? What mood is being evoked? Music? Include how players would navigate around world.

• Game Experience - "Gestalt" of your game. E.g. Starting screens, cinematics, music, sound design, camera angles.

• What do players first see when they start the game? Emotions/moods? Are music and sound used to convey your game's feel?

• Use flowcharts - navigate the interface.

• Mechanics - "An item or element that players interact with to create or aid with gameplay".

• Hazard - A mechanic that can harm or kill players. Such as electrified platforms and spike pits.

• Note specific mechanics/hazards in your game. Around three is fine for this stage.

• Consider collectibles/additional features. Bonus materials. (Usually around page 9)

• Enemies - Do we find enemies? If so where and how do players overcome them?

• Introducing gameplay - start from ground zero. Little to no skills or abilities. No knowledge yet. Players have a significant power they can use at the beginning. What makes players want to put up with this and gradually progress? Have them feel as though they are advancing throughout.