Planning, planning, planning

When it comes to creating a game like this, it doesn't hurt to do just a little planning in advance.  Originally it started out as hand-written notes, which eventually made it into a specification document.

However the specifications are fairly complex and detailed, and while its useful, its too much to take in and not the most inspiring of things when you're trying to get that creativity in while you create the game.

Anyway, thought I'd just show how much went on prior to coding this.  Its an 8-10 page word document that covers everything from original plan, through rewards, bonus levels, and even a touch on a financial model for mobile...  But its definitely not something that would win any pitching session.

I think in a way it was over-thought.  The plan is for porting this to mobile and as such I wanted to make sure I clarified everything across the board - and I did, but its STILL not finished believe it or not.  I have the feeling I'll be rewriting this at a future date anyway.

Not so corporate, please...

I wanted the game to be simpler, so back to hand-doodles and that's where the current project has come from.  I love hand-written notes - they're way more free form and easier to put together.

The hand drawn stuff is much more expressive.  Drawings of the game screen, notes everywhere explaining what happens.  Its a work of art...  Kinda (maybe I need a splash of colour... Haha!)

Good for your health...

I'm currently nursing a few stitches in my back from having a skin lesion removed, so sitting back on the couch and scribbling is a lot more relaxing then sitting here at the computer.  Once I'm done with a few more details, I may post up one or two full images for your amusement.

Back to coding...  and drawing a few more graphics, and, and, and...