\u2727 Desolate \u2727 Wild west fortIts so interesting how varied peoples first impressions of the camp are with little exposition. However responders were still able to identify the post apocalyptic environment<\/mark>, with 1 responder identifying the launch zone immediately!<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ3 <\/strong>– Responders thoughts on the camps purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCorrect Impressions<\/td> Incorrect Impressions<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 Scrappy hand-made, enclosed safe space. \u2727 A camp or training area like the military.– Not far off.<\/em><\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nResponders were able to correctly identify multiple functions of the base with minimal exposition. I believe if the rest of the backstory was revealed and the resource camps were visible then responders would be much less confused.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nNotes on Question 4<\/strong> – Can you identify any specific elements \/ items in\n4 responders identified the water as snow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n 1 responder mentioned that the bollards look huge in scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nI was very surprised to see how many responders thought the water was snow, highlighting a clear issue with its design. This is something I will have to modify in the future, to give it a more obvious appearance as water. I also agree that the bollards are way too large and scale and will need to be shrunk down.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nNotes on Question 5<\/strong> – Do the colours in the environment suit the\nComments I found interesting and would like to potentially include in a future iteration:\n\n“The tower in the middle is a brighter red to presumably help inhabitants find it when they are lost.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “Add more contrast or shadows (like from the structure in the middle to show how much the sun is beating down).”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “I feel more debris and unnatural colours may help to facilitate a post apocalyptic wasteland.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “Could be a bit darker and more miserable looking; maybe make the edges of the snow ashier\/muddier. But keep the red bright”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Other responders generally agreed that the colours fit the synopsis well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\u22c5\u2500\u22b1\u2727\u2727\u2727\u22b0\u2500\u22c5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part 2<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ7<\/strong> – Responders thoughts on the guarded fence:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPositive<\/td> Negative \/ To improve<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 Rust adds detail \u2727 Should be more guard towers on other sides.To summarise, responders generally liked the colours, textures, materials and style of the fence, but struggled to understand the scale of the image, or found the wall too low and flimsy \/ undefended.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ8<\/strong> – Responders thoughts on the gate and guard towers:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPositive<\/td> Negative \/ To improve<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 Breaks up the perimeter really well \u2727 Define its silhouette more.To summarise, responders generally liked the gate and guard post design but thought they could contrast with the fence more, and should be spread around the fence to provide the camp with more protection.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ9<\/strong> – Responders thoughts on the launch pads purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCorrect Impression<\/td> Incorrect Impression<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 To help them find their way home \u2727 To protect survivorsNotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6\/16 responders thought it was a launch pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n “To help them find their way home” was not originally the intention behind the launch pad design, however it does make sense for it to be a guide for survivors due to its height and bright colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\u22c5\u2500\u22b1\u2727\u2727\u2727\u22b0\u2500\u22c5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part 3<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nNotes on Question 10<\/strong> – Now that all the information has been revealed, what are your new thoughts or questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\nInteresting comments from responders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe context is very helpful in understanding the elements of the camp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n The launch pad could be more detailed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n Is it the sea closing in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n Where are the toilets?<\/li>\n\n\n\n I kind of worked it out so that means the artwork serves its purpose!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nResponders agreed that once the context had been revealed they could clearly see that it was a launch site. Therefor having clear exposition before players are introduced to the environment might help them understand the surroundings and context more easily.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ12 <\/strong>– Responders thoughts on whether they thought the environment design suited a post-apocalyptic Florida: <\/p>\n\n\n\nPositive<\/td> Negative \/ To Improve<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 7 responders agreed without ideas for improvement. \u2727 2 responders still thought the water was snow.Unfortunately due to the GDD prohibiting the use of green, many features that people associate with Florida would not be as obvious, especially in a post apocalyptic wasteland. However responders provided good suggestions to combat this issue. I particularly liked the suggestion of including nuclear waste, and I could add debris to the water to make it more obviously flooded.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ14 <\/strong>– Responders thoughts on the launch pad design:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPositive<\/td> Negative \/ To Improve<\/td><\/tr> \u2727 10 responders said they liked the design.– I put this comment here as that was the intended effect.<\/em><\/mark>\u2727 Define its silhouette more; give it wires, scrap bits hanging out.Overall most responders agreed it would be even better and more identifiable with slightly more detail.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nExtra comments from responders (some responders gave gameplay ideas so I won’t write those down)<\/em><\/mark>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n“Overall I’d say it looks great! It reminds me a bit of Helios One from Fallout New Vegas. I think the game’s concept also reminds me of a game I’m playing right now called Laika: Aged Through Blood in regards to talking to other survivors at the camp.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “I wanna see more! For a fun reference the end of Men in Black 3 is set at this location.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “I think maybe the colours of the important parts of the camp could be brighter to highlight them to the player, although maybe that would just be highlighted with UI.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “This has been a rollercoaster of emotions. I’m not sure what the environment around the edge is supposed to be though – snow or floodwater? Hard to tell. Maybe give it some more definition.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n “I think it\u2019s engaging and as the player you would want to continue to find out where the story – game takes you.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n Can you include Wall-E in the design !? – answer: yes.<\/mark><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNow that I have finished analysing the feedback, I will write a conclusion and my next objectives on the post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n