Journal Entry 8

Date: 22. 4. 2025

Activity:

• Prepared pitch presentation for Project B

Notes: 

The pitch was announced with impeccable timing—just before the Easter break—making it rather convenient for anyone not traveling or taking time off. I was away from Friday through Monday, only getting to a computer on Tuesday afternoon, by which point a few other tasks had naturally piled up. Despite the tight window, I prepared and submitted the presentation as quickly as I could.

I created a PDF presentation that outlines the core design structure of my level using slides. The structure of the pitch is as follows:

• Slide 1: Introduction
  • Level name and my name
  • Tagline: "The idea of this level was to showcase the possibilities of the 2D Game Kit and to let the player experience mechanics in a progressive and structured way."
• Slide 2: Simple Movement & Pressure Pads
  • Basic movement mechanics: jumping, running, platforming
  • Introduction of pressure pads and doors to establish interactivity
• Slide 3: Combat Introduction
  • First combat encounters
  • Two enemy types:
    • Chomper (melee): close combat
    • Spitter (ranged): introduces ranged weapon mechanics
• Slide 4: Puzzle Mechanics
  • Use of movable blocks to navigate terrain
  • Destroyable blocks adding depth to environmental interaction
  • Keys and portals used to progress and encourage exploration
• Slide 5: Integrated Challenges
  • Combines all previously introduced mechanics
  • Simultaneous melee and ranged combat scenarios
• Slide 6: Final Boss Encounter
  • A twist in the expected gameplay: the player can avoid fighting by escaping
  • Designed to challenge player assumptions and reward experimentation
• Slide 7: Conclusion & Key Takeaways
  • Summary of the progression path: "Movement → Interaction → Combat → Puzzle-solving → Integration → Innovative Boss Encounter"

Invested hours:

• Planning, creating the PDF, and outlining the pitch: 40 minutes

Outcome:

• Pitch completed and prepared for Wednesday's lecture.