Sunday 1 May 2011

Non-programming considerations

Alrighty then, update time.  So while I've been reading my books, I've been going through some stuff that I'm going to have to consider over the next while, to set up a list of things I'll be talking about in future posts.

1. Hardware considerations.  With all of the available screen sizes, input types and processing power available for android, it becomes more difficult to decide what should go where in an android app.  This may mean separating out views and controls from the game logic to allow more hardware.

2. Network concerns.  Depending on how much actual information needs to be passed around and the timing of how things would be passed, it may be necessary to host a server to store game information.  This is also in interesting problem when you consider the hardware that android is available on because people with more powerful android phones shouldn't have an advantage over weaker phones.

3. Art style.  I'm thinking of using a very bright and cartoony style for the graphics, but I'm open to suggestions.

4. Name.  Probably goes with the art style, but can't be named "bomberman" for sure.

5. Updates.  How should we design the game such that it will be able to apply updates easily and effectively?

All these coming up in detail in future posts!

28 comments:

  1. looking forward to more :)

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  2. Keep us posted! Excited to see how things turn out

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  3. I think the graphics style is probably the most important consideration for getting people to check out the app in the first place.

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  4. great stuff i will follow you!

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  5. i spect buy one this year.

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  6. I'll be android devving soon too!

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  7. I'll be switching from iOS to Android some time over the next couple of months so I'll be sure to stay up to date on your project. Can't wait to see where you go with it!

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  8. explosive broseph for a name! hahah trying to help

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  9. graphics are key to an aesthetically pleasing one

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  10. Have you considered a turkey leg option if there is anything medievil involved? Cover your bases... ya know

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  11. Oh! I hope this will look like the one on Snes :p

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  12. thank you, i'm looking forwart to see more

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  13. Need to buy another android, looking forward to reviews! tx

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  14. I really like the idea for the graphics, bright and cartoony and colourful always looks great on these types of games

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  15. I'll be checking out your blog often. I actually plan on getting an android once I can afford it.

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  16. Also the pixles of your screen :0

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  17. Need to buy a android phone

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  18. i agree with some people above, graphics are probably the first thing consumers will look at

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  19. Angry Birds proves that simple ideas and simple art style is the way to go if the game play can keep people engaged.

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  20. I've done some android programing myself - so I can see where you're going. Keep at it!

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  21. cool! looking forward ;)

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