{"id":2299,"date":"2026-01-08T11:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wsagames.com\/is3g23\/?page_id=2299"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:23:28","slug":"technical-functional","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wsagames.com\/is3g23\/technical-functional\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical &amp; Functional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Game Engine: Unity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699Archive 13 will be developed using Unity, chosen for its strong support for narrative systems, UI development, and rapid prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Platforms &amp; Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Platform<\/strong>: PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Controls<\/strong>: Mouse and Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Player interaction will focus on clicking, selecting dialogue options, and navigating menus rather than complex movement systems &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Input<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Action<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Left Mouse Button<\/td><td>Select options, click UI elements, interact with objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right Mouse Button<\/td><td>Close windows \/ go back (where applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mouse Scroll Wheel<\/td><td>Scroll through emails, documents, and text<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>W \/ A \/ S \/ D<\/td><td>Move character during limited exploration scenes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>Interact with objects or characters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spacebar<\/td><td>Advance dialogue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Escape<\/td><td>Open pause menu \/ settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tab<\/td><td>Toggle evidence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Core Gameplay Systems<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Narrative &amp; Choice Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699The narrative system is the core of Archive 13. The player progresses through the story by reading dialogue, analysing evidence, and making decisions that influence later events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dialogue choices branch the narrative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Player decisions are tracked throughout the game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choices affect character reactions, reputation and endings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no traditional failure state &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Email &amp; Evidence System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699A central mechanic involves receiving and investigating emails and evidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players access an in-game inbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emails will include images, documents or messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence can be opened in an analysis viewer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metadata inconsistencies (dates\/edits) are used to reveal clues &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Exploration &amp; Fieldwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699Some scenes take place outside of the office, such as late-night meeting or investigation meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited player movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interaction with key objects or characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dialogue-focused encounters rather than action gameplay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scenes are designed to support narrative tension rather than mechanical complexity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Evidence &amp; Information Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Evidence Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699All evidence collected by the player is stored in an in-game Evidence Archive, which can be accessed through the computer at the protagonist\u2019s desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">Evidence includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emails and email attachments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents and reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character testimonies or notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">Each piece of evidence is automatically logged when discovered and cannot be lost, ensuring the player can revisit at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Email Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699When the player receives an email containing evidence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email is stored permanently in the inbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachments can be opened in the Evidence Viewer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once opened, attachments are automatically added to the Evidence Archive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence can be re-analysed later to uncover new details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">This allows emails to function both as narrative delivery and investigative tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Evidence from Characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699When a character provides information or an item:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The interaction triggers a short narrative event or dialogue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any relevant evidence is automatically added to the Evidence Archive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The player receives a notification that new evidence has been logged &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Evidence Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">\u2699The Evidence Viewer allows players to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zoom and inspect images or documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View basic metadata (dates. sources, edits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify inconsistencies that progress the narrative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ffebeb\">Some evidence may only reveal its significance after other story events, encouraging players to revisit earlier discoveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game Engine: Unity \u2699Archive 13 will be developed using Unity, chosen for its strong support for narrative systems, UI development, and rapid prototyping. 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