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Abstract:

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to create a design piece that can display my creativity,

design, and storytelling skills for employment by game development studios. This designs' main

focus is to show an integration of game design concepts with strong story elements to create a

fresh and unique concept, Teddy Bears. Using "The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and

Design" book as a guide, I designed this concept with a no holds barred attitude, figuring I could

let my creativity shine through and have as much fun as possible with it.

What is it?:

The game is about a young mother protecting her family at all cost from an evil teddy

bear apocalypse evolving in the northwest region of the United States; starting in Eugene,

Oregon. Crazy, I know. But still fun.

Sections:

Portions of this design consists of a full synopsis, break down of game concept,

discussion of the story elements and a description of the world within the first hour. A full

character break down of Mom, our lead heroine and the games' mechanics cap off the design.

Concept:

The premise behind the story and design is that it is zany, creative, and fun. There are

elements of the design I don't expect to make a final release of a game, but it gives the design

some flexibility. Think of the design as the debut of a concept car, where many elements will

not make the final release, but provides the audience an exploration of ideas that are possible.

At the time; late 2010, I took notice that there weren't many strong, lead female

characters (aside from Lara Croft and a couple others), and not many minority leads at that, so I

sought to create just that. Also non-overly sexualized female characters. The result is Mom, a

young mother in her early 30's, fighting to protect her son, Zach and niece, Natasha through

one of the weirdest, and darkly humored survival horror games you might ever come across.

Well, there you have it. I hope you enjoy,

Jacques

Project Title: Teddy Bears

Author: Jacques Emile Garcon

Copyright © 2016 Jacques E. Garcon. All Rights Reserved.

Production: JegoWave LLC.

Genre: Third-Person Action/Action-Adventure

Version 2.0

Art Credit:

I would like to thank Jessica Socorro; Masters student of the Digital Arts and Sciences program

at the University of Florida, for crafting the following pieces of art for the Teddy Bears Design

Document. Included are the following:

ArtPiece - Mom Front Cover

ArtPiece - Gladiator Class Version 1 Pre Color

ArtPiece - Gladiator Final

ArtPiece - Gas Station Sketch

ArtPiece - Gas Station

ArtPiece - Flames

For art contract purposes, please find the following contact information:

Email: [email protected]

Quick Summary:

This is the beginning of an evil teddy bear outbreak. Teddy bears have animated/become alive

and start to terrorize humans. We follow a young mother, who is caught in the middle of it all

as she tries to protect her children. Along the journey, the family encounters an elite squad of

good commando teddy bear (C.A.R.E. Bears) which initially help her, but also causes her son to

be kidnapped.

First five minutes:

- First level: The Race Home

The story starts off with a young mother performing a list of chores throughout the day. Her

day seems normal until suddenly, at the checkout line, a scream and some commotion are

heard from the back of the grocery store. Many shoppers rush to the front of the store in a

panic and the security gates begin to roll shut. Mom narrowly escapes the falling gates and

notices other people racing to their cars from other stores. She quickly jumps in her car and

makes her way home. At an intersection, a delivery truck slams into a storefront across from

her and a monstrous figure appears from the rear door of the truck. It is a Goliath bear (King

Kong sized bear) that bursts out of the back. The Goliath Bear terrorizes the citizens on the

street and in their cars passing by, while Pawns begin to appear and hunt down individuals. She

narrowly escapes and maneuvers through the traffic and chaos to race home to her niece and

son.

What mom witnesses in the beginning?

- There will be large amounts of chaos and disaster at the intersection and on the road

- Large explosions, fireballs

- People being attacked all around or chased

o Bleeding, bitten, crawling and jumped/swarmed

- Glass breaking and car crashes

- There should be traps already being tripped, set, or many of the several ways that teddy

bears can kill humans should be visible

Driving practice:

The player will get a crash course of the driving system at this moment as the mother has to

race home to her kids.

- Reverse, drive forward, and braking

- Getting used to the speeds and the chaos

- Maneuvering/Swerving/weaving in and out of traffic

ArtPiece - Mom Front Cover:

Mom pictured with her young son, Zach and her niece Natasha


Title: Mom Front Cover

Artist: Jessica Socorro

Contact Info: [email protected]





Core Ideas and Assumptions:

- The game's overall premise. The ideas that we’re(Game development team) are

following in the most general terms. This section focuses on the fundamental concepts

and chases away all other ideas that are flying around.

1. This game is about a mother protecting her family from evil teddy bears that have taken

over a small town in Oregon, as well as the whole northwest U.S. region. Mom will be

portrayed as strong and rational, and her character is to be respected. She will not to be

portrayed as a sex object or to be weakened because of her gender. (Respected

Character Portrayal)

2. This game is an action packed adventure. Mom’s character will fight and struggle

throughout this journey. We want the player to perform actions within the game that

mimic a real life struggle against obstacles and physical odds, where we simulate the use

of your "will" and physical/inner strength to fight. Pushing, pulling and lifting, drawing

out blood, sweat and tears throughout the game. (Creating A Struggling Experience)

3. The player will have to think quickly and figure out how to maneuver this teddy bear

infested warzone. This is not a mindless shooter or hack and slash. The player has to be

smart and careful. The player must also attempt different strategies to successfully get

through a particular mission. (Avoiding Mindless Play/Strategic-Play) (Problem solving

thriller)

4. There should be multiple ways to successfully complete missions. This is not entirely a

“guided” journey. It is up to the player to determine how to get through and survive.

Factors and events change every time the game is played. No two experiences are the

same and everyone experiences a different “game life”. (Dynamic Play /Replay-

ability/Unique Game-Lives)

5. We want to create memorable experiences. We want fans to say, “Remember the time

such and such happened and you had to do this, but that went wrong…” We want to

also capture this feeling by drawing the players' attention/camera perspectives towards

game events, highlighting key moments through audio (what is heard), visual events

(what is seen) and story events.

- One of the main themes of this game is chaos and un-believability. There should be

large amounts of chaos, scripted events (short 3-5 seconds) and background events to

portray this. Someone should always be in trouble/being attacked (needing help) and

the player should generally feel that Mom’s character and the family are not safe. The

player should be on constant alert. (Theme: Edgy and Chaotic)

Full Synopsis:

We start off with the view advancing through a dark aisle within a factory setting. The camera

pans down the aisles and towards shelves of boxed toy teddy bears with clear front panels,

coming to a stop on one in particular. A teddy bear dressed in a high ranking uniform is

displayed. The bear moves slightly, just enough for the audience to catch, and then again, it

starts to move and break free of its packaging restraints. Free of its box, the bear observes its

surroundings, before helping other bears out of their boxes. Before long, many bears are

organizing and packing into shipping crates for delivery trucks. The scene zooms out and the

audience sees the scope of what’s going on. There is a hoard of these bears. (Similar to I-robot

warehouse scene).

At dawn, the trucks go out and make their shipments while the rest of the town starts their day.

We break to a scene of a woman in bed, waking up to her cell phone's alarm. She wakes up the

kids and this small family starts their day. The kids finish their breakfast and head off to school,

while the mother tends to her errands and daily chores. The mother is seen throughout the day

doing these errands, one of which is her morning workout. The audience is led to believe that

she is fairly strong and fit. After her workout, the audience catches a glimpse of her “To Do”

list/list for the day. The last thing on the list is “Groceries”. We see her walking towards the

entrance of the grocery store/Mal-mart from afar through the parking lot. It is overcast/stormy

over the store; a scene paying homage to the classic film Cape Fear, where Cady (Robert

DeNiro) is walking out of the prison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQqo-w1qvws

Breaking to a different scene, we see postal and delivery trucks go around town delivering their

packages. In a police department, a number of boxes are brought in and the driver waits for a

signature. The officer at the front desk signs and carries on. Throughout the day, mail is picked

up along with these mystery boxes and the teddy bears removed from them are discussed

amongst the officers. Towards the end of the day, all but one box is left. The officer at the front

desk, curious and feeling left out, opens up the last box and holds the teddy bear up, inspecting

it. A small digital alarm clock strikes 4:45PM and the bear animates. Blood splatters across the

face of the clock, while other bears, picked up earlier in the day begin their attacks down the

hall and throughout offices in the department. The whole police department is overrun and

everyone inside is massacred. We switch back to Mom at the grocery store, where she is

waiting in the checkout line.

Synopsis continued:

Inside the grocery store, a shout is heard and a man from the back runs hysterically towards the

front, screaming for everyone to run. He is bloodied and visibly injured. An unnatural sound

moans from the back of the store. Nervously, Mom and other shoppers move towards the front

exits. The security gates begin to come down as she and a few barely make it out, while others

remain trapped inside. She wishes to help, but as she tries, she sees a figure terrorizing

shoppers inside. Seeing other shoppers head for their cars, Mom quickly thinks about her kids

decides to go.

On her way home, Mom witnesses a horrific accident involving a car and a delivery truck, car

gets T-boned. From the back of the truck, emerges a monster (a Goliath bear) that attacks the

people at the intersection. It looks very strange, almost non-animal like. Mom narrowly escapes

and races home.

- She stops at an intersection for a red light and in the span of seconds, while waiting, she

sees a delivery truck slam into a turning car. Both cars crash onto another car on the

opposite side and come to a halt. After some time, a Goliath breaks free from the back

of the truck and gives a terrifying holler at all drivers and pedestrians. A car attempts to

drive by, but it is taken a hold of and the humongous bear picks the human cleanly from

the driver side, hurling him off a distance away. The scene changes to show Mom

shocked, with panicked eyes (focus on eyes only). We see her hand ready to shift the

gear and she immediately puts the car in reverse. Driving forward, she jumps the curb

are gets on the other side of the road. The Goliath bear makes a run for her and almost

catches the back bumper, but she pulls away and watches the bear shrink in the

distance.

She gets home and starts to prepare for a possible attack. The kids are confused, but as Mom

continues to ready the family, the house comes under attack. Defending it courageously, Mom

shoots many bears that break into the house, even managing to kill a Gladiator bear (7-8 foot

athletic bear) that breaks through the front door. Mom fires several rounds until the gladiator

goes down. They escape the house and witness that the neighborhood has been taken over.

They manage to get through the front yard and into the parked station wagon to finally escape

the chaos. When all settles, we are shown a dark figure inside a washing machine. It is a toy

teddy bear, Ben; Zach’s favorite stuffed animal, that comes to life. It opens the washing

machine door open and steps out. It has a curious look. A moment later, we see in the packed

box a framed picture of the small family and the same toy teddy bear, Zach's bear.

Synopsis continued:

The family makes it far enough to catch their breath and relax some. Running low on gas, Mom

pulls into a gas station on the side of the road. She commands Natasha to keep Zach and herself

hidden while she fills up. Unable to use a conventional debit card gas pump, she reluctantly

heads over to the store to pay and release the pump. The cashier, an elderly man, takes no

notice to Mom's hurriedness and makes comments about the technological advancements of

TV and movies while watching the breaking news reports. Unaware that these incidences are

actual events that are occurring, he slowly processes the payment. At the same time, a swarm

of evil teddy bears advance towards the gas station and start to attack it. Mother soon realizes

a Giant bear (25 ft tall) is coming and quickly hides behind some snacks at the front of the store.

The bear reaches and breaks through the window, grabbing the old man. We hear him

screaming and yelling as disappears and we assumed that he is eaten as it goes silent. Mother

dodges further attacks by the bear and manages to escape the store into the open. Natasha

disobeys Moms orders and helps pump the gas into the car while Mom devises a plan to trap

the bear in the ceiling of the car port covering the gas pumps. The bear get stuck punching a

hole into the car port. She lets out gasoline onto the gas station floor and lights the puddle on

fire. As Mom drives off, the gas pumps erupt in flames and explode, consuming the bear. The

family drives off.

Late into the night, Mom decides to stop at a junk yard to rest where she finds other survivors

and refugees heading for safety. While organizing and planning with the group there, Natasha

points out that there is a school bus and the group quickly prepares it for transport. They fortify

it and cover all vulnerable open areas. Towards the end of this, evil teddy bears attack and kill

several members of the group as the remainder escape in the bus. Ben (Zach's toy teddy bear,

but much larger) arrives and realizes he has just missed Zach. He carries on searching for him.

On their way to a nearby town, the school bus' electrical system fails and they suddenly stop.

While trying to figure out what is wrong, they are approached by a benevolent group of elite

commando teddy bears, called the C.A.R.E. Bears. The Colonel, the clear leader of the platoon

explains that they’re not sure of their origins, but are sure that their purpose is to protect the

humans against evil teddy bears. They seem technologically savvy and possess a number of

gadgets. They load the bus with supplies and even a rotary gun. One platoon member, Gator

receives intelligence of an impending attack on a nearby town the humans are trying to visit.

Distrustful of the teddy bears, the group insists and they continue on together. Gator gets the

bus running again and the C.A.R.E. Bears ride with the group.

ArtPiece - Gas Station Sketch:

Mom and the children escaping the gas station in Izzy; the family station wagon. A Goliath bear

is engulfed in flames in the rear.


Title: Gas Station Sketch








Version 2.0

Synopsis continued:

As Mom and the children arrive to the town, an attack occurs via parachuting teddy bears and

many of the group perishes.

- The family and the C.A.R.E. Bears reach a town square and are surprised to find

everyone is packing; looking to evacuate. The group parks the bus and start to trickle

out. The C.A.R.E Bears remain hidden inside the bus as not to arise panic. The rest of the

group seek out supplies. Slowly people take notice of something above. A crate is falling

from the sky, landing and followed by parachutes that cover them. People inch towards

it and see something creeping from underneath. A teddy bear emerges, calm and serene

and the people exclaim in reaction. Suddenly, behind the growing crowd another crate,

much larger, crashes to the ground. At an instance, a large Gladiator bear rips through

the crates’ panels. Pawns also rush out. Everyone begins screaming and running away in

panic.

Mother is able to save some and help others fight, but the group of survivors is forced to

escape yet again in the bus they arrived in. They race through the town's narrow roads, while

being attacked on both sides. Ben appears, now a towering giant teddy bear, chases the bus

trying to reunite with Zach. As they drive off, Natasha helps shoot at Ben from the rear, keeping

him at bay as they maneuver through the streets. This only angers Ben and appears to make

him stronger (Show a connection between Zach and Ben) as he angrily destroys everything in

his path. The group finally escapes and leaves Ben, appearing to be dead in the middle of the

street and rubble. The Colonel is left intrigued as he realizes there is a connection between

Bens’ growing power and Zach. Zach must hold a special power and is the reason for

everything.

Surprise bump:

Following the group fights with Ben, The Colonel turns against his platoon and Mom by

kidnapping Zach. This results in the killing of team members; Sniper and Queeny. Mom is left

distraught, but then picks herself up and goes on to search for her son. Believing it is time;

Mom goes to Natasha and gives her a talk about her new role in this situation. They go on to

search and come across a facility where a Mechanical Bear (Mech Bear) is discovered and being

constructed. Found out and overwhelmed, Mom and Natasha take refuge in a small building.

The Mech Bear activates and attacks them, forcing them up the building. At the top of the

building and with the aid of having higher ground, they fight back and disable the Mech Bear.

After disabling the Mech Bear, the C.A.R.E. bears find in a store of a nearby mall, a teddy bear

costume that Natasha can easily fit. Determined to get her son back, Mom allows Natasha to

disguise herself in the suit and infiltrate the evil teddy bears headquarters; Mal-mart.

Rebuilding of the Mech Bear begins and they set off for battle.

Mom and the group arrive in the plains just before the headquarters. Outfitted in the costume,

Natasha makes her way for the Mal-Mart plant and simply walks through hoards of evil teddy

bears. She is looked at curiously, but no bears approach or become overly suspicious. She gets

in and starts to sneak her way in sabotaging and disrupting the operations of the facility, while

Mom begins her attack from the outside. The Colonel becomes aware that something is wrong

and jumps into a miniature Mech suit; 2 times larger than Natasha, to hunt her down;

Minotaur/Maze-like. Natasha manages to escape him and finds Zach and other kidnapped

children.

Joined by other benevolent teddy bears, the rebellion begins with Mom and the repaired Mech

bear fighting through the army of evil teddy bear. She makes her way far into the evil teddy

bears defenses before the Mech bear takes on too much damage and collapses. Mom

continues her ground attack, using mainly a samurai sword to fight off enemies. As things turn

for the worse with Mom and her group of rebels becoming surrounded, Ben (heavily damaged)

comes to the rescue. Mom realizes that Ben is a good bear and fights alongside him as he helps

them advance towards the Mal-mart. They fight together across the rest of the terrain; the last

100 yards.

Placed on the roof by Ben, Mom infiltrates the Mal-Mart and finds Natasha and Zach. As they

are confronted by The Colonel, she tells Natasha to take Zach to safety. Mom and The Colonel

have their showdown and she eventually wins and kills him. As she emerges from the facility,

she finds Zach and Natasha waiting for her outside with the good teddy bears celebrating.

Suffering from severe damage, Ben dies and Zach and him have a moment. The small family

pack up a car and once again hit the road, traveling eastward. As they drive off and the camera

zooms out, a beautiful day turns into a dark and cloudy scene where “Teddy Bears” is displayed

in blood red.

ArtPiece - Gas Station Final:

Mom and the children escaping the gas station in Izzy; the family station wagon. A Goliath bear

is engulfed in flames in the rear. Full color.


Title: Gas Station



The Elements of Plot:

Ultimate Guide formula for Plot

- Plot = Dramatic Tension (Conflict * Stakes/Time = Hero Jeopardy)

Constructing our plot:

Conflict What is the nature of the fight?

Evil Teddy bears vs. Mankind

- Specifically focusing on a small sub-urban family; A mother, her

son and her 15 year old niece

Stakes What are the stakes that this fight is about?

- Lives, Freedom, and the safety of Mom’s family

- Children are a main target and may be kidnapped; The

kidnapping of Zach results in an immediate game over once the

window for saving him closes.

- Other people in danger/under attack

Hero Jeopardy How does the conflict and stakes put our hero at risk?

- There are many dangerous traps and a variety of roaming

enemies that will cause harm to the main characters; Mom as

well as danger/possibility of kidnapping of family members

- This will result in character death, loss of resources, and game

progression; game over scenarios (Zach/children getting

kidnapped).

Dramatic Tension What are the results of the conflict and the stakes, and how do they

impact our characters?

- Surrounding people die, and the mother's son and niece can be

kidnapped.

- The main character; Mom is under constant pressure, and

"emotionally distraught"

- At one point, the player should feel somewhat compelled to get

Zach back when he is eventually kidnapped (part of story); this

should be a direct challenge to the player.

- Player may be compelled to save other Non-playable characters

Time Over what time period does this conflict take place?

This particular story occurs over a period of 2-3 days (story mode); 12-15

hours (game-play; countdown)






Version 2.0

Elements of Plot continued:

Theme:

- Redemption

- Salvation

- Survival

- Chaos

- Falling from grace

- Power corrupts

- Money can’t buy happiness

- Revenge

How will I be putting the hero at risk?:

This risk generates the dramatic tension

- Have Mom encounter tough situations where the player has to choose between two

different options or equal weight/stake

o Should I save that child or should I save that group of people that are trapped

� Fight off teddy bears crowding the station wagon; save your family

� Have Mom fight through extreme obstacles and conditions. Within a

skyscraper; Flame-throwing Mech bear.

• Very difficult fight – Extreme Power versus you

• More of a survival and struggle level/scene

Make the audience care about Mom

- Have the player feel like they are going on a journey with her and the family. Fighting

together

Get the player emotionally invested in their hero with effective storytelling

- What does it feel like to have your loved one kidnapped, your son, show Mom as a

traumatized mother

- Show that she is vulnerable still

o Get Mom to fight against the enemy in a very strong, however difficult manner

� Lifting, pushing, grunting – provide some shit work in the beginning to

show she is a strong character to play with; not weak and wimpy.

Elements of Plot continued:

- Get her to fight against what seems like impossible odds

� Raise the odds of against Mom. Have her fight against very difficult

enemies with limited vulnerabilities. Make Mom fight.

� Large numbers of enemies

� Much larger enemies; Gladiators; Giants

� Make her capable

How will I be putting the hero at risk II?:

Get the player emotionally invested in their hero with tough decisions, ability to cause real

change/help

- Get the player to make very tough decisions

o Get the player to be torn between options; very obvious and some not so

obvious decisions

o Who lives and who dies

- Beat her up some but show her constantly getting up

o Get her to take what seems like big hits and falls, provide injured animations, but

let her recover stronger then before

o A resilient character is a respectable character

� Limping, holding oneself, profuse sweating and dirtiness

� Show that she can recover from these and fight through the obstacles;

McClain in Die Hard

- Provide great pay-offs

o Thread counter - neat tool that should help

o Power saw/chain saw - awesome tool

o Samurai sword!! - you earned it feeling

What will the players be looking for?

1. Interaction and engagement

2. Drawing the player to watch something that is compelling

3. Events that set up to something much larger

4. Great pay offs after intense struggles

5. Short in-game cinematic scenes

6. Imparting information creatively





Game Concept:

Genre:

- Action-adventure

- Sports Simulation

- RPG

- Simulation

- Survival Horror

- Platformer

- Real Time Strategy

- Stealth

- Third person action

- First person shooter

Category

Provide 2 to 3 sentences summarizing the concept and describing game content

- What is it?

o This is a game about a mother protecting her family through a teddy bear

apocalypse, while her youngest son’s best friend, a toy teddy bear fights to have

him back.

- How?

o The family travels and encounters multiple situations where animated evil teddy

bear invade and attack Oregon towns and neighborhoods and soon, the

northwest region of the United States. Armed with her wits and will, Mom does

whatever she can to protect her family and with the help of an elite squad of

teddy bear commando’s, she fights to keep the vicious monsters at bay.

Game Concept continued:

- The game combines/contains/allows

o The game combines elements of action-adventure and survival horror to hurl the

player into a world of anarchy. Basically, everything is fucked and being able to

see the Mom character climb, run, dodge and jump from harm provides for an

intense atmosphere and a tone of immense struggle.

o This game contains emotional moments that provide the player with a deeper

sense of who these characters are and at the same time, lets you take a breather

with the hopes of providing a roller coaster effect.

o This game allows the player to use think and come up with different ways to

solve complex traps and situations that the evil teddy bears throw your way.

Hook:

What’s the thing that’s going to grab people right away?

1. A local family fights against evil teddy bears that terrorize the small town of Eugene,

Oregon.

2. The level of chaos and intensity running rampant throughout the game. This game

screams chaos

Key points of the game:

1. Chaos, Intensity, "Un-believability"

a. Capturing a zombie apocalypse feel with randomness and disturbed feel that evil

teddy bears are at the center of all this. Somewhat darkly humored.

b. 101 ways to be killed by an evil teddy bear

2. A game that asks you to think and problem solve to get out of the craziness that is

occurring

a. Forces you to ask yourself? "How do I defeat/disable an enemy that is 5 times

my size?"

b. No one solution or strategy is the correct one

3. Dynamic Play /Replay-ability/Unique Game-Lives

a. Replaying will never be the same each time

4. Weirdly, fun action adventure

o Major story: Evil bears take over city and family seeks safety

o Sub story: friends are separated; Ben the child's toy teddy bear searches for his best

friend

o Sub story: elite square of teddy bear commandos help humans

o A mechanized Teddy Bear

5. Cutting and Fusing Feature: (Save for Teddy Bears 2)

o To cut metal and wooden objects into parts

o Provides the ability to gain access into places

o To use cut piece and fuse onto other items to fortify and gain added protection


Target Audience:

17-Mature

Adults/Graphic nature

Examples:

1. God Of War with a female lead

2. Left For Dead

3. The Last of Us

4. War of the Worlds (2005 Film with Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning)

For the gamer that enjoys the Third person action/Survival Horror genre

For the gamer that has previously played the “Left 4 Dead” series, from where this game has

been influenced

For the gamer that has a fascination with Slashers and Mechs/robots

- Assassins Creed/Laura Croft/Uncharted series and Mech robots

Story:

Characters:

- Main characters

- Player character

- Allies

- Level bosses

- Population

Characters:

Family:

1. Mom:

2. Niece: Natasha

3. Son: Zachary

4. Bear: Ben

C.A.R.E. Bears:

1. Colonel - Medic

2. Queeny - Engineer

3. Sniper - Sniper

4. Gator - Navigator

5. Drago - Breacher

6. Apollo - Weapons

Teddy Bear Classes:

1. Gummies

2. Pawns

3. Fluffs

4. Gladiators

5. Goliaths

Human Population:

1. Refugees

2. Militia men

3. U.S. Soldiers

4. Police officers


Hero/Player Character:

Types of characters that can exist within this game

- Mom: Name

o 31 years old

o By level and situation

o You play the appropriate character for the event and moment; according to the

story

- Niece: Natasha

o 15/16 years old

Family:

- Daughter/Niece – Natasha; 15 years old

- Son – Zach; 5-7 years old

- Ben (Toy teddy bear)

Enemies:

- Who is the leader?

o The Colonel of the C.A.R.E. Bears

o Might want to make the C.A.R.E. Bears fall under a player-directed character

system in which the leader can give orders to the other characters

- Level Bosses: N/A

- Player-Directed Characters

- Teddy Bear Classes:

o Pawns

o Gorillas

o Gladiators

o Fluffs

o Goliaths

o Gummies

o Swats

o Archers

Human population:

* The leader/colonel is leading the C.A.R.E. bears (elite squad of good commando teddy bears),

but only to help his cause of getting to the Mega Bear and the boy (for now). Towards the end

he turns on them and even kills/causes the death of one of the members. Friend turns into foe.

ArtPiece - Gladiator Class Version 1 Pre Color

One portrayal of Gladiator class standing with a sort of attitude and swagger. Thick limbs and

muscular


Gladiator Class Version 1 Pre Color


2016 Jacques E. Garcon. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Gladiator Class




Title: Gladiator Class








Version 2.0

Executive Summary:

Title: Teddy Bears

Will it be memorable?

- Yes, evil teddy bears that terrorize Oregon and the northwest U.S. with elite commando

teddy bears that aid a badass single mom with two kids against a mechanized robot

Does it tie into the main theme, action, character, and genre?

- Yes, action adventure, third person action, survival horror (although very weird)

Genre:

- Action-adventure

- Sports Simulation

- RPG

- Simulation

- Survival Horror

- Platformer

- Real Time Strategy

- Stealth

- Third person action

- First person shooter

Version

- 2.0

Executive Summary continued:

Category

Provide 2 to 3 sentences summarizing the concept and describing game content

- What is it?

o This is a game about a mother protecting her family through a teddy bear

apocalypse, while her youngest son’s best friend, a toy teddy bear fights to have

him back.

- How?

o The family travels and encounters multiple situations where animated evil teddy

bear invade and attack Oregon towns and neighborhoods and soon, the

northwest region of the United States. Armed with her wits and will, Mom does

whatever she can to protect her family and with the help of an elite squad of

teddy bear commando’s, she fights to keep the vicious monsters at bay.

- The game combines/contains/allows

o The game combines elements of action-adventure and survival horror to hurl the

player into a world of anarchy. Basically, everything is fucked and being able to

see the Mom character climb, run, dodge and jump from harm provides for an

intense atmosphere and a tone of immense struggle.

o This game contains emotional moments that provide the player with a deeper

sense of who these characters are and at the same time, lets you take a breather

with the hopes of providing a roller coaster effect.

o This game allows the player to use think and come up with different ways to

solve complex traps and situations that the evil teddy bears throw your way.

The Big Idea:

- What does the player character do?

o Last as long as she can by destroying evil teddy bear and problem solving her

way out of tough situations within the level/environment

� Shooting, slicing, shredding, smashing; fighting, obtaining the appropriate

resources

- Who is the opponent/enemy?

o Evil Teddy bears

� Several classes of teddy bears

• Pawns - regular sized; under 3 feet tall

• Fluffs - very large but weak

• Gladiators - athletic and very dangerous (Agent Smiths of the

game)

• Goliaths - King Kong sized teddy bear


- Describe game play experience and what the player will encounter (100 words)

o Shooting and outlasting pawn teddy bears

o Protecting fortified/vulnerable areas*

o Avoiding traps set by numerous teddy bears

o Preventing teddy bears from attacking humans (adults) and kidnapping children

o Gathering resources and tools

o Fortifying vehicles

o Maneuvering vehicles through vicious attacks

o Hiding and going stealth when completely overwhelmed

o Transporting refugees and injured victims

o Setting traps and strategically attacking and destroying Gladiators and Goliaths

o Disable a Mech bear

o Lead a resistance attack against the teddy bear headquarters and army

o Fighting the Colonel

o Commanding/controlling a Mech bear (96)

- Verbs that the player is capable of: What can the player do; action wise/movement

wise/manipulate?

o Running, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, jumping, throwing objects, holding

ground; keeping one’s weight behind a door.

o Diving out of harms’ way; from explosions

o Fighting

� Punching, kicking

o Hearing; pickup footsteps or breaking of twigs

o Creeping/crawling; hiding behind objects

� Static

� Motion

o Swimming

o Shoulder Shove/Ram

o Shooting firearms

o Driving vehicles

o Fixing things/Working on things

� Arm and Hand motions (would be cool on the wii)

o Manipulate

� Cutting metal

� Fusing metal; welding

Platforms:

- All next gen game consoles

o XBOX, Playstation, Nintendo, PC


- Where can the player go and explore

� Level areas and areas near the designated Level area

� Woodland areas

� Junk yard

� Town square

� Downtown Seattle; ruined (sky scrapers)

� Mega Mart (3 stories high)

- What does the player see/hear/feel (This is how you get players scared; esp. faux

shadows; quick movements)?

o See:

� Shadows

• In the distance

• Overhead

• Quick movements (during co-op, randomized quick flash of a

shadow for only one player, while the rest don’t see a thing)

• Small figures



o Hear:

� Fire; burning wood; crackling

� Explosions; near and far away booming sounds; cracking in the air

� Gun fire; far away

� Footsteps; human and teddy bear

• Pawn steps

• Gladiator steps

• Goliath steps

� Breathing

• Gladiator breaths and lower growls

• Goliath breaths and growling (deeper)

� Adult Human Screams/Yelling




o Feel:

� Trembles

• From footsteps

• Explosions

• Unsteady foundations; buildings

• Fallings/shakings

License:

- Franchise possibility:

o Yes

� 2 Sequels and a Side Chronicle

Required Technology:

Not applicable at this moment

Skill levels:

- Basic - Panzy

- Medium - The kitchen is getting hot

- Hard - Hard as Fuck

- Ridiculous - Stupid Hard

Play modes:

- Driving

- Fighting

- Shooting

For the full reference guide to the Teddy Bear quick game elements document (list form), which

includes: Family member names, Enemy types, List of Levels, Game mechanics and animations,

tools, weapons, objective and mission types; please see Quick Game Notes. An Example follows

on the next page.






Version 2.0 - October 19

th, 2011 Update, November 6

th, 2011 Update, July 21st, 2016 Update

Quick Game Notes:

Family:

Mom

Zach – Son

Natasha (aka Natti) – Niece

Ben – Zach's Teddy Bear

C.A.R.E. Bears:

The Colonel

Queeny

Sniper

Gator

Apollo

Drago

*I don't have a medic

Enemies - Bear Classes:

Pawns

Gorillas

Gladiators

Fluffs

Goliaths/Giants

Gummies

Swats (Armored)

Archers

Shadows Bears - Ninja

Vehicles:

School Bus

Station Wagon

Mech Bear

Sport minivan

Militia Pickup truck

Sharp Objects:

Axe

Knives

Power Saw

Samurai Sword

Levels:

The Outbreak - Intro Scene

1.) Rush Hour - The Race

Home (M)

2.) Defend the Fort – Home

(M)

3.) Uncle Ted’s filler-up -

Gas Station (M)

4.) Junk Yard (M/N)

Intermission – Meet the

C.A.R.E. Bears

5.) Town Square (M)

Bus Drive (M)

6.) Ben Chase (N)

7.) Mech Takedown –

Skyscrapers (M/N)

M=Mom

N=Niece

C=C.A.R.E. Bears

Levels II:

Death of Sniper – Cut Scene???

Zach is kidnapped, Sniper dies

9.) Trojan Bear – Mal-mart (N)

10.) The Resistance (C)

11.) The Resistance II – Mech

Assault (C)

13.) The Showdown (M)

The Rejoice and Reunion

Departure – Cut scene

Bonus – We all scream for ice

cream

M=Mom

N=Niece

C=C.A.R.E. Bears

Tools, Gadgets and

Resources:

Blow torch

Welding torch

Rope

Flares

Flash lights

Crowbar

Spray paint

Tech Objects:

Cell phone - cameras

Laser Trips

Metallic Cutting and

Fusing tool

Tread Counter

Bear Trap

Other Actions:

Shooting

Change weapon

Reload

Fire

Fire alternate weapon

Aim

Zoom

Access inventory

- Use

- Take

- Replace

Py Mechanic:

Gameplay/character

movements:

Walking

Running

Shooting

Jumping

Climbing

Pulling

Pushing

Driving

Hiding/Creeping

Crawling

Fighting

- Punching

- Kicking

Action Controls:

Running

Swimming

Pushing

Pulling

Picking up objects

Throwing objects

Driving

- Accelerate/Reversing

- Brake

- Steering

- Entering/Exit

- Look around (Inside Car

cabin)

Shoulder Ram

Weapons:

Firearms

- Pistol

- Machine gun

- Shotgun

- Sniper rifle

- Flame Thrower

- Samurai sword

- Chainsaw

- Grenades

- Molotov Cocktail

- Chainsaw (extended pole)

- Bow and arrow + flame

- Military assault rifle

- C.A.R.E. canon rifle

Controls:

General Movement

Walking

Running

Looking

Interact

Use

Open

Enter

Jump

Sprint

Crouching/Creeping

Crawling

Fighting

Taking Cover

Objective types:

Escape

Rescue

Reconnaissance

Style: Covert

Convoy/Protect

Mobile

Dodge

Defend the Fort

Stationary

Outlast the enemy:

survive

Objective Types II:

Resource gather

Style: timed

Style: free for all

Raid/Attack/Fight

Guerilla warfare

Strategic planning

Shooting on rails

Shooting on foot

Sniping

Race

Style: Escape

Style: Chase

Trapping






Version 2.0

Story Construction:

Starting the story: The roller

coaster

Legend:

Story Phase Type

Mission: Mission Title

Ben reference/scene

D = Day

E = Evening

N = Night

M = Morning

Ramping up

1. The Race Home (D) Exhilaration

2. Defend the Home Building Suspense

3. Uncle Ted's Gas station Building Suspense II

4. Junk yard (E) Slowing

5. Town square and Bus Drive

6. Ben chase

- The Unraveling (N) Surprise Bump

7. Mech Take down (M) Bigger Exhilaration

8. Trojan Bear (M) Huge suspense

9. The Resistance (D) Final wild ride

10. The Resistance II: Mech

Assault

Final wild ride

11. The Showdown (D) Final wild ride

- Freedom Victory lap

- The Rejoice and Reunion

- The Ride East

Get off the ride

Story Construction continued:

Starting the story: The roller coaster

Exhilaration

- Mission: The Race Home

o Unknowingly to the citizens of the town, delivery trucks all over are packed with

evil teddy bears instead of their original shipments. At 4:15PM, they animate

/LIGHTNING STRIKES and begin their attack on the humans. Mom, the

protagonist of the story is in a Mal-Mart that is taken over while she grocery

shops. A hysterical and bloodied employee runs from the back of the store

screaming out warnings of something dangerous back from where he came. All

exits begin to shut, trapping most shoppers. Mom narrowly escapes and races

home to her family; her son Zach and niece Natasha.

o In route a traffic accident occurs between a normal car and delivery truck.

Onlookers approach to see if the drivers involved are ok, when suddenly a large

teddy bear bursts out from the back of the truck. Other drivers try to drive past,

but are soon attacked and quickly killed by this monster. Mom, finds a way to

drive away and race back home.

Building suspense

- Mission: Defend the Home:

o Soon after arriving to her home, the family is attacked by a small group of teddy

bears; 15 to 20. They cause some damage to the home leaving it vulnerable. She

is forced to escape with her family as the neighborhood is overtaken.

� Kill these teddy bears

� Gather resources

� Lucky Ice cream, the usual neighborhood ice cream truck, is hijacked by

bears and patrols the neighborhood attempting to lure and kidnap kids.

� The family escapes the neighborhood with the family station wagon,

however they are in need of gas.

o Scene: Ben animates and looks depressed and alone, he wanders throughout the

house and neighborhood. In the street, he is seen holding a picture of Zach

holding Ben.

Building suspense

- Mission: Uncle Ted's Fill'r Up: Gas station:

o In this part a tribe/troop of evil teddy bears overruns the gas station that the

family is filling up at. This group consists of many pawns which isn’t the problem.

The main enemy is a Giant Bear, standing about 40 feet tall that is ravaging the

gas station. Although an awkward mover, The bear can easily track down even

the most mobile objects as represented by another vehicle trying to flee. The

Giant crushes one in particular.


o Mom, devises a way to escape using the gas station and anything else she can

find. She pumps gas from several pumps onto the floor of the gas station causing

a huge puddle. She then proceeds to having the Giant Bear trap itself by

punching through the roof of the car port of the gas station. From there she can

set the puddle on fire causing the Giant Bear to erupt in flames.

o Game Mode; there is more than 1 way to escape from the Giant and I would like

to develop more.

� Gas pump eruption; using the gasoline from the gas pumps to trap the

Giant Bear and set it afire

� Use of a nearby gas tanker; that if used correctly can be used to destroy

the Giant Bear

o Dialogue: Natasha helps gas up the car, Mom is grateful but mad that she didn’t

stay hidden. This will occur a couple more times, showing that Mom is both very

concerned and very hard on her kids.

Slowing

- Mission: Junk yard:

o While driving, Mom notices a location where other survivors are heading to, a

junk yard. Multiple stories are heard of attacks all around North Oregon. The

group agrees that they need to band together. Using flashlights and car

headlights, they find a school bus and fortify it and gather tools from around the

yard. While preparing, they are attacked and forced to flee. Mother tries to save

as many as she can before leaving.

o When all has settled, Ben (Medium; 9 ft) appears much larger and seemingly

distressed. He finds a sign that Ben has been in the area. He lets out a holler.

Simultaneously, Zach is seen sleeping in the bus.

� Objectives:

• Fortify school bus

• Gather tools and resources

• Kill evil teddy bears and save people from attack

- Intermission/Slowing:

o C.A.R.E. Bears stop the bus and introduce themselves. They seem to be

technologically savvy; holding gadgets and having tech equipment. The Colonel,

leader of the the C.A.R.E. Bears, tell the humans that they are here to protect the

humans, and fight the evil teddy bears. He is a stern and authoritative figure to

the rest of the platoon.

o The humans inform the Bears that they found on a map a nearby town that they

can try and find shelter in


o The C.A.R.E. Bears receive intelligence that this town will be under attack next,

and insist that they not proceed; reports of a Giant in the vicinity (Unknowingly,

this is Ben)

o The group, distrustful of these non-attacking bears, insist that they will continue

o The C.A.R.E. Bears agree to escort the humans

- Mission: Town square and Bus Drive

o Natasha/Sniper Dialogue; bonding starts (iffy about the timing of this)

o The bus stops and everyone gets out. Everything seems fine. Suddenly via

parachute, hundreds of evil teddy bear land and start to attack the town’s

people. Mom tries to save a few people and helps fight back, but the group loses

several. Before it’s too late, survivors board the bus and flee down a road

o Objective: Kill attacking teddy bears/prevent boarding of the bus

� Kill evil teddy bear masses

o Objective: Fight Gladiator Bears

o Objective: Save people trapped in the buildings within this town and escape

� Defend the bus and escape

� Using a “Rail and shoot” method; vehicle is on a set path and player just

has to shoot, Mom has to kill evil teddy bears that attempt to board the

bus.

� Use weapons found at the junk yard as well as Teddy Bear weaponry

- Mission: Ben chase

o At the end of the “rail”; Ben appears. He appears now as a giant teddy bear. Zach

sees him and calls out enthusiastically and Ben in return sees Zach and begins to

move towards him. Natasha, wanting to help fight the seemingly evil bear; Ben,

uses a machine gun (C.A.R.E. Bear equipment) to fight it off as they race away

(Jurassic Park T-Rex scene)

o Objective: Stave off Ben’s pursuit

� Fight off Ben to the point where he collapses; He is assumed to be killed.

Rail part II

o Mom is livid with Natasha for getting involved; (she actually shoots the Heavy

artillery gun), and wants her to stay safe and out of the way.

o The Colonel’s realization; Power and strength between Zach and Ben


Bigger exhilaration

- Mission: Mech Take down

o Sniper and Natasha bond; they have a talk and makes her feel better about

Mom’s anger

o Mom and The Colonel also have a talk. He explains his purpose; it is vague and

seemingly righteous

o Mom, Natasha and C.A.R.E. Bears encounter the Mech manufacturing center and

witnesses it come online, it pursues them and the bears start to attack.

Downtown-Skyscrapers. Teddy bears scale the skyscraper and at the same time

Mom and Natasha must fight back against the Mech bear

o Objective: Gain higher ground/advantage on Mech Bear and evil teddy bears

� Maneuver up the building to the top floor during Mech Bear attack

o Objective: Disable Mech Bear

� Work with Natasha/Fight against Mech Bear

� Survive Mech bear

Surprise “bump”:

- No Mission/Story: Cut-scene: The Unraveling

o Once things calm down, The Colonel turns against the C.A.R.E. Bears and Mom

and even murders a couple of the troops (Sniper unravels string by string; pulled)

as he tries to defend the rest of the team. The son is kidnapped leaving the mom

in despair.

o The Colonel monologue

� Purpose (His, everyone else’s)

� Sacrifice (Sniper)

� Whatever it takes

o Depressed Mother scene

o Ben awakes; angry

Huge suspense

- Mission: Trojan Bear

o Mom’s serious talk with Natasha; Natasha’s time to shine

o The remaining C.A.R.E. Bears have reason to believe that Zach has been taken to

the Mal-Mart Mom was shopping a couple days ago earlier. Intelligence has

reported that it has been outfitted to be a makeshift headquarters and

command post for the evil teddy bears. In the process of taking down the Mech

Bear, a teddy bear suit/costume is found that Natasha can easily fit. She will use

this to infiltrate the headquarters and begin an attack against the evil teddy

bears.


o Objective: Infiltrate Head Quarters

� It is found that there is a bear suit that Natasha can fit into. She will use

this to infiltrate the Mal-mart HQ. She walks through the parking lot and

enters the Mal-mart.

o Objective: Sabotage evil teddy bears plans and allow access to the factory

� Natasha must find a way to sabotage plans for a teddy bear army in

process of being assembled

o Objective: Find Zach

� Natasha ends up finding the Zach and the rest of the kidnapped children;

she releases and guides them to safety

o Objective: Minotaur/colonel-maze; hunting objective

� The colonel becomes aware of this and uses a Mech suit to hunt down

Natasha

Final wild ride

- Mission: The Resistance

o Mom, and the C.A.R.E. Bears, are joined by other Good Bears to form a revolt

against the Evil Bear Headquarters and army

o Objective: Lead attack against evil bear ground forces

� Using the captured Mech Bear, lead an attack and support your Good

bears against the evil bears

- Mission: The Resistance II: Mech Assault

o Objective: Fight alongside your fellow Good Bears on the ground

� Mech Bear sustains heavy damage and collapses; fight on ground with

sword

o Ben appears, heavily damaged, Ben defends good teddy bears and helps move

you around while you pick off the evil teddy bears. With the help of Ben, Mom is

placed on the roof of the Mal-Mart.

o She meets with Natasha and takes over for her; Zach and Natasha run off for

safety. While Mom has her epic battle against The Colonel.

- Mission: The Showdown

o Mom gains access to the plant due to Natasha's help

o The Colonel has gotten access to a Mini Mech Suit. Mom must find devise a way

him.

� Use of tools, almost all your tools to get 7 good hits to destroy his suit

and thus him

� Create a fire

� Have it crushed

� Use of explosives


Victory lap: Freedom

- Mom destroys The Colonel and the resistance; surviving humans and good teddy bears

celebrate. Mom comes out relieved that her children are unharmed.

Get off the ride: Cut-scene: The Ride East

- The mom, niece and son travel east on a highway.

o Everything shines bright, Zach and Natasha are happy, but as the camera zooms

out, dark clouds encircle and darken the screen and Teddy Bears titles bleeds

onto the screen.

Bonus:

- Mission: Return Home:

o Objective: Lucky’s Ice Cream

� Take out the Ice cream truck that is patrolling and kidnapping kids

Story Elements/Franchise Creation:

1. Theme

a. What is the reason you are telling this story?

i. To start something fresh and in a sense wacky. Explore a fun concept and

get away a bit from the typical zombie apocalypse game/story.

ii. To provide a new look into what can happen in the video games of today.

New technologies. I want to create new events, situations, etc. in a

cinematic way. I also want to create an intense and chaotic experience.

Something that leaves people on the edge of their seats and also makes

them wonder what’s going to happen next or I can’t believe that just

happened.

iii. To promote a new female character in this generation of video games.

1. A mother’s constant fight to protect her family which is a strong

concept; may pick up female fans and may dispel the stereotype

that leading female game characters have to be sex images and to

promote that a female character has the capability to be a strong

playable character.

2. To start a new era of disaster/monster ideas; produces the most

conflict (story-wise) and most epic situations/scenarios

a. The new age King Kong.

2. Character

a. There are more than 5 character traits/unique quirks things that she represents

and expresses that allows the player to learn who Mom is.

1. She will be strong, physically fit

2. Have heart - struggling facial expressions; determined looks, anger

3. Be a leader - will be able to hear her in-game, issue commands

4. Real/Human - cry, show sadness

5. Fearless - kill without missing a beat, even the largest of enemies

b. At one moment this mom is just a normal mom, running errands, cooking for her

family, cleaning, and the next she and her family are thrown into a chaotic

disaster where she must do everything in her power to protect the family. Even

kill these bears. The motherly instincts kick in.

i. Hopefully the player feeds off of this and gets into the theme and takes

rage out on the enemies.

c. She will have opportunities where she must protect both her family and others.

She will be forced to be supermom.

Story Elements/Franchise Creation continued:

3. Tone

a. What is it?

i. Dark and twisted, yet humorous at times because of the situation; teddy

bears are killing people in some gruesome and some funny outrageous

ways. This situation occurs mostly at night and the color, lighting and

shades are eerie.

ii. Three movies that capture the lighting and color

1. Cloverfield

2. 1st

15 minutes of “Dawn of the Dead”

3. War of the Worlds

4. World

a. It is current times and this mom lives in the suburbs of Northern Oregon with her

family and on a seemingly normal day after chores and errands, all hell breaks

loose.

i. People are running around wildly, scared out of their minds, panicking

and screaming.

ii. Much of it takes places in small towns and suburban areas; 1 city setting.

1. Normal citizens

2. What is left of the U.S. Military; Random soldiers, and devastated

platoons and squads

3. Teddy Bears

5. Time

a. The whole game takes place over a span of 2-3 days, or 12-15 hours (gameplay).

It starts around 4 pm when Mom heads home after errands. The player will have

about 15 hours to complete the game or have game over. I haven't really

thought of working Time into the design, however I think the most exciting way

to include a time factor is to display the start of the event and the elapsed time

since the beginning of the attack from the bears, maybe at the beginning of each

level/scene.

i. At some point, information might be conveyed to the player that an

event will take place by a certain time. Nuking the infected area?? maybe

the release of the Evil Teddy Bear army from the Mal-Mart plant. And

the player will be "drawn" to head towards the end.

For more on Iconic franchise elements, please see Iconic Franchise document (Not included in

this design).





Level walkthrough: Defend the Home

Time frame (4:36pm)

a. Main character/Player: Mom

b. Objective: Defend Home and family

c. Game-play: Shooting/Resource Gather

i. Interspersed scripted events

Describe all key action/interactions that take place:

What will the player experience?

- Stress of gathering the right tools and weapons while defending the home and keeping

pawn bears out of the home

- Fast pace action and anxiety.

o You should be thinking "Think think think! What do I do next?, What else do I

need?"

How is game-play and story integrated?

- The news report on TV will provide some insight

- Zach and Natasha's fear will clue you in

- The breaking of glass and the screams from outside will give the player insight into what

is going on outside and at the present moment; the unknown

- Fighting off the first set of pawns and encountering a Gladiator should be intense and

fast paced

o As the wave of enemies and the difficulty increases, this should naturally force

the player out of the home and escape in the station wagon

Synopsis:

Mom races home, finds the kids, and commands them to pack and get ready to leave right

away (this will be an automatically played audio clip as you move through the house). As Mom,

you must quickly pack important resources and gather the kids to leave all while teddy bears

begin to attack neighborhood and home. You will have to address pawns breaking in. As you

fend off the pawns as they attack you may start to notice that you are being pushed more and

more into a corner, from fighting upstairs, to the kitchen to just the living room to having the

enemies come at you from both sides; Gladiators starting to appear, bursting through the front

door. Eventually, you must escape the house and survive on the outside, your neighborhood.

Level walkthrough: Defend the Home continued

Scripted Event Example (SE):

The scripted event will play as such:

- Cinema: Giant bear will appear, look through the glass windows of the store while the

attendant is unaware. Smash its hand through the glass window and grab the cashier

and eat him (non-visible)

- Play will resume with the Giant bear smashing its hand through the roof searching for

Mom.

Playable Objectives:

Mom must:

- Gather resources

- Outlast the waves of bears and protect the family

- Escape the house

- Escape the neighborhood

The most epic solution:

Survive wave after wave of pawns

Kill the gladiator that burst through the front door

Escape the gladiator that lifts the rear of the station wagon up

Another solution:

Escape to the shed in the backyard and grab the chainsaw that is in there and lay waste to all

bears that attack.

Beginning of the Walkthrough:

UPSTAIRS:

While Natasha (Niece) is gathering supplies downstairs, You (Mom) are getting the gun,

ammunition and other resources and tools. Game-Questions: GQ 001, 002.

Scripted Event: SE: Window is broken; either by a pawn breaking in or a thrown brick

Player Visual: PV: Player will be able to see certain visuals depending on the location and

situation at hand;

- If the player decides to look outside of the window, the player will see the backyard of

the house and neighboring yards as well. There will be pawn bears will be running

around chasing your neighbors, causing damage and trying to gain access to the

doors/windows of the houses. Some will be approaching your(Mom's) house.


SE: A pawn bear is climbing up the drain pip on the side of the house trying to get in to the

broken window.

Players Time: PT – GQ003

The player has random times before certain events can occur:

The first teddy bear jumps in through the broken window and attacks.

- 30 seconds, 42 seconds, 56 seconds, 1:14, 1:32, 2:23, not at all (you get the point)

Players Choice/Options:

- Moveable bookcase in the bedroom near the broken window that can be moved

- Mattresses that can be picked up, flipped, and moved

- Shoot approaching and attacking teddy bears; draws attention-noise

o Section off the house by locking the doors to slow down the bears from coming

down

UPSTAIRS:

SE: The player may hear a scream from down stairs forcing Mom to come down.

DOWNSTAIRS:

The player may find:

- SE: A few bears attempting to get in through the front door.

- SE: A pawn trying to get in through a window

- SE: A Gladiator ripping out the front door, to which Mom (the player) will have free

shots at it

- SE: News report will speak about the outbreak and advise what to do

Objective:

- Outlast the pawn wave by killing anything that gets near

- Lead the family outside before another wave comes. Mom (Player) will have clear view

of the family station wagon once outside the front door

- SE: Mom will whisper.... "have to get to the car" (lets the player know where to go next)

Note: Staying will risk more and more difficult waves of bears

- SE: After 3rd

wave, Natasha suggests leaving


OUTSIDE:

- SE: Gladiator some hundred yards away, down the street will wreck another vehicle

attempting to escape. Mom will see this.

Objectives:

- Kill approaching bears; Defend the family outside

- PV: Player will see one of her neighbors defending his house with a shotgun, as pawns

approach him

- PV: Pawns take note of you and approach

- PV: Pawns do not take note of you for some variable PlayerTime

o Immediately, 36 seconds, 49 seconds, 1:06, 1:22, 1:46, 1:54

- PV: Pawns will chase different people around

- SE: A trap is seen being setup; random trap-level appropriate: Trap Code: GQ:004

- PV: Gladiator will start heading for Mom

- PV: Pawns are attacking other houses

- PV: Pawns are setting fire to a house near by

Objective:

- Get Natasha and Zach safely to the car, they will enter and be safe as long as no bears

approach

- Protect the car and the children in it

Player Options:

- Help your neighbors

o Valor badge available: GQ:005 - Love Thy Neighbor Badge

- Explore the neighborhood

o Tool shed in the backyard

o Garage

� Easter Egg inside

o Escape/Drive away with the family


INSIDE THE CAR:

- SE: Car doesn’t start immediately

o PT: Starts after: 15 seconds, 35 seconds, 42 seconds, 1:02

- PV: A car may fall nearby from an undisclosed location; from a Goliath bear in a

neighboring lot

When the car starts:

- SE: Pawns will try to topple the car

- SE: Pawns will try to place traps on the car

- SE: Can watch pawns approaching in the rear view

- Trap Code:

o Car is being held by a Gladiator, will not take off

Player options:

o Reverse the car

o Get out of the car and free the car of the trap

- SE: Encounter a Gladiator up close

- If No Traps are present;

o Drive away from the Gladiator

- SE: If present, Gladiator gives chase to the station wagon speeding away

- SE: Shotgun man takes aim at Gladiator, can be seen in the rear view mirror. He is

swarmed by pawns

- SE: Shotgun man is attacked:

o PV: Gladiator kills the neighbor with the shotgun

o PV: Shotgun man survives; if you go back to the neighborhood, you may see him

again.

ON THE WAY OUT:

- PV: Other people driving by, will get attacked by Gladiators and pawns

- PV: Random archer pawn will be shooting flaming arrows

- PV: Goliath will be going around smashing vehicles

- SE: Camera will pull up and pan over the entire neighborhood, showing chaos, the town,

the city of Eugene, Oregon in flames and smoke.


INSIDE HOUSE:

End PV: Scene: The camera maneuvers in the doorway of Mom’s House and through the

hallways until we find a washing machine with a circular window. Within the view of the

circular window, Ben “activates” and comes alive.

Gladiator concept:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyuefjAuqOw

ArtPiece - Gladiator Final

Version 2 of Gladiator class; more lean and pink color to show contrast


Title: Gladiator Final







Dramatic Level Template:

- Defend The Home(4:33pm)

Category: Dramatic Level Template:

Level Title: Defend The Home

Problem/Solution: Problem: Mom arrives home and finds that her children are ok, but it is uncertain

for how long. Mom begins to pack and commands her kids to do the same when

suddenly, her neighborhood and home come under attack. Pawn bears begin to

scale her house and try to gain access to it.

Solution: Mom armed with a hand gun, defends her house as long as she can by

shooting as many bears as she can. During a brief lull in the wave, she gets her

kids to the car and they narrowly escape the neighborhood.

Game Objective:

Method

Defend the house from invasion

Kill 15+ Pawns, 1+ Gladiator

Get everyone safely to the car

Escape the neighborhood; there is one Gladiator that enters your house and one

that attacks the car as you try to escape

Location:

Unique points

Sub-urban Neighborhood

Mom's Home

Mood/Tone: Excited, Frightening, Shocked

Scary, Threatened

Time of

Day/Weather:

Day, Sunny, Bright

Initial Intention: Mom is hoping nothing has happened to the kids

- Calls home and the kids do not answer??

Opening Conflict: No Conflict, the house is in tact

Focused Major

Characters:

Method of

Development

Mom; She commands her kids to start packing

Introduces Natasha and Zach

Mom's (The player's) first real fight.

Mom digs up the gun and defends her home and children

Level Boss:

Mini-Bosses:

Fodder:

Other Enemies:

Pawn bears and a few Gladiator Bears.

15+ Pawns and 1+ Gladiator try to invade Mom's home.

Dramatic Level Template continued:

Plot:

Game Info to

Extract

Mom is fearless and is ready, she has a gun.

Sets the tone for the player to follow; stay in control and fight

When she enters the station wagon, she finds that it is low on gas.

Sets up for the next level, the gas station.

Threatening Crisis: Teddy Bears are killing and destroying the neighborhood.

Pull Up scene and show entire neighborhood being attacked, the entire town, the

entire city of Eugene,Or.

Bump/Reversal: None

Final Action Taken: Race away and escape the chaos

Other Ongoing

Story Threads:

The whole city is being destroyed

Value System: Life: If Mom dies, than its game over

Family: If the kids are kidnapped, than its game over

Promotion of the

Existing Reality:

Neighbors in terror

Payoff from a

previous Level:

If the Easter egg is found, then Mom will be at her strongest for that level be able

to protect her family better; Chainsaw

Setup for Future

Level:

None.

Matching

Elements/Repeating

Symbols:

Chaos.

Bridging Out: Pull Up scene and show entire neighborhood being attacked, the entire town, the

entire city of Eugene, Oregon


Category: Dramatic Level Template: Level Design Template:

Mission

Objective/Stakes:

Player will have to keep enemies out of her home as long as they can and

protect the children. From that point she will have to safely escape in her

station wagon.

She has her family at stake and if she does not get them into the station wagon

and out of the neighborhood, she risks them being taken. The longer it takes to

get to the station wagon, the more Pawns will infest the neighborhood, making

it more difficult to escape.

Sub-Objectives:

Known:

Surprising:

Packing whatever she can before her house is invaded by Pawns.

There are so many resources and tools in the house, but very difficult to take

all; must sacrifice some for others and the players' style of play.

Saving whoever she can on the way out of the house.

Experiments: None:

Primal Impulse:

Feelings the level

should give:

Hurry up!

Frantic

References: War of the Worlds' 2006 version

Packing as soon as Tom Cruise got back home

Music and Sound

Effects:

No music

Panic screams from neighbors

Interesting Starting

Point:

Sub-urban neighborhood

Carrot/Stick: Constant wave of bears

A intermittent view of the station wagon is aligned with the open door of the

house; must get to the car. Bears keep coming and blocking the view, but it is

clearly seen.

Exciting Opening: Teddy Bear gains entrance to the upstairs room, while Mom is opening the gun

case.

Jolts: Gladiator rips the front door open


Expositional and

Visceral Knowledge:

Mom commands the kids the whole time

"Pack only what's important!"

"Stay back!"

"We have to get to the car!"

"Make a run for the car!"

This is how the player knows what to do.

Plus the station wagon is in full view throughout the whole level

News report on TV playing in the background:

"Advises people to stay in their homes if they can, if not, then seek shelter at all

cost."

This part is triggered

Resources: Station Wagon

GPS

Gun

Flashlight

First aid kit

Tons of resources lying all around the house, depends on what the player

wants to use/creatively uses.

Fire starter

Mop (Easter egg; it is ignitable)

Ticking Clock: In the upstairs room, the player has a view of upcoming danger; a horde of evil

teddy bears are on their way. The player now knows, that they have a limited

time before they're overrun.

Easter Eggs: Chainsaw in the garage (have to back the station wagon into the garage door to

access it.

Mop is ignitable, must find fire source; BBQ lighter

Puzzles: None


Main enemies:

How are they felt

Pawns, almost overwhelming

Gladiators

Systems and How to

Defeat Them:

Shoot Teddy Bears

Escape

Save Points: None

Save Scores: Teddy bears killed

Traps: Overwhelm

Weapons/Tools: Pistol

Secret: Shotgun in the shed of Mom's house

Chainsaw in neighbor's garage

Ignitable Mop

Fire Stick (Ignitable Mop+Fire Source)

Gadgets and

Breakable Items:

Interface Issues: None

Navigation/Geography

Issues:

None

NPC Scenes: None

Cinematics/Interactive

Scenes:

Mom, searching room for supplies, Looks out the window to see on coming

teddy bears

Mom, finding the gun

Escape Scene, Neighbor Joe fights to the end, seen killing off teddy bears

before being swarmed

Neighborhood under attack pan out

Town under attack

Eugene Oregon under attack pan out

Category: Dramatic Level Template: Level Design Template:

Different

Deaths/Mission-

Overs:

Home is over run and teddy bears swarm Mom; Kids are carried away ;

kidnapped

The Station wagon is over run and it turns dark; kids are carried away;

kidnapped

Clichés to Avoid Not sure

Theme of Gameplay: Action, Intensity, Chaos





Character Template Summary: Mom

This document provides an in-depth character bio with details to help form an early image of

who this character is.

Subject: Character: Mom

Story purpose

We follow a young mom on a chaotic, action packed journey to

protect her children from evil teddy bears, Ben (Zach's toy

teddy bear, animated) and whoever else gets in her way.

Gameplay purpose

Player character

Protector of the family, heroine

Alignment

Her alignment is with her family and later on with the C.A.R.E.

Bear platoon (benevolent teddy bear commando group) and

towards the end, Ben

Persona

Mom is tough, serious and well-organized. Similar to elastic-

girl in The Incredibles; Pixar animated film.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUxZRS-8Ir8

General disposition Territorial and protective. She will do anything to protect her

children.

Vehicle Mom owns a station wagon and uses it for the first third of the

game

Special abilities Adrenaline

Strength

Track and Field (former collegiate athlete)

Strong threshold to pain

Athletically agile; fast: former college track athlete

Education/intelligence College grad

Life Experience Collegiate athlete; track

Family 5-7 years old son – Zachary

16 year old niece – Natasha (Sophomore in high school)

36 year old husband – Kenny (separated)

She is 31-32 years old

Aspirations Protecting her family

Making it out alive

Heading East??

Addictions Nothing

Character Template Summary continued


Occupation and attitude

toward it (good or bad)

Housewife, high school track coach

She loves it, she lives for her kids. A.K.A. – super mom

Easter egg; super mom t-shirt (power-up)

Objectives Kill teddy bears

Defend and save her family

Rescue others

Lead different groups; Family, Civilians, C.A.R.E. Bears

What does this character

want?

Safety for her family

Who or what does he/she

love?

Her family, most importantly her only child; Zach

What is he/she afraid of? She is afraid of losing Zach and Natasha

Why does he/she involve their

selves in this situation?

Mom has no choice. Her and the children are in danger and at

risk of being hurt or taken by these evil teddy bears.

Other roles and identities Savior

Common 3 Emotions Exhausted, confused, ecstatic

Guilty, suspicious, angry

Hysterical, frustrated, sad

Confident, embarrassed, happy

Mischievous, disgusted, frightened

Enraged, ashamed, cautious

Smug, depressed, overwhelmed

Hopeful, lonely, love-struck

Jealous, bored, surprised

Anxious, shocked, shy

poised

1. Poised

2. Anxious

3. Angry

4. Enraged

It is more of a progression throughout the game and the

audience witnesses the transition from one to the other,

Signature move or tic

Plays with something in her hand, something sentimental and

memorable of her son's and family??

Nationality Panamanian, Guyanese (dark/bronze complexion)

Ethnicity Central American, Caribbean

Religion Not important

Favorite food Son’s favorite food; spaghetti and meatballs. Homemade.

Grandmother would make it (Americanized)

How does this character

dress?

Casual:

Jeans, cross trainer sneakers

And a regular long sleeved shirt, with a bit of cleavage still

Hoodie sweatshirt, Track pants, sweater

Dimensions: 26-22-28

She must be fit, with some muscle definition

Hair cut is shoulder length

Character Template Summary: Mom continued

Accent Light yet sexy. Island sound comes out every now and then

Dialogue tics and slang Northwest, adult

Locations where this

character is likely to “blend

in”

Laundromat, grocery store, gym; pilates/yoga class

Birthplace Panamanian, Guyanese (dark)

Places visited California, Disneyland

Permanent address Eugene, Oregon

Where will (did) he or she

die? And how?

In this story, she won’t die. She dies in between the first and

second story. Her niece takes over and looks after Zachariah

Objects the character wears

on his or her body (jewelry,

tattoos)

Secret tattoo; shows a bit of her past

Simple earrings

Dichotomy of character (inner

conflict in the character)

Can she stop for a moment to help out another family/mother

in search of their child? There is no telling what could happen

to her children. Can she take a little time out to help others?

Character reaction to

different events in the game

(walk through a few beats)

Protective, has her child. Confident and calm

Lost child, anxious and worried, scared

Close to finding her child. Angry, enraged

Found son. Relieved, joyful

Relation to other significant

characters

Mom and Ben are in this story for the same cause

From being helped to leading the C.A.R.E. bears and helps

them greatly

The innocent – this is the

character that will help the

main/featured character from

failing

Sniper

Natasha

Ben

What we’d think if we saw

this character on the street

Beautiful, strong, organized (shopping list). And finally

composed. Opening scene doing errands, shopping list

Three days before the party

started: What was he or she

doing before it started?

Looking through old baby pictures and family photos

Pivotal moment Mom is sitting by herself away from the others to compose

herself and the audience gets an up close view of her crying

and showing an emotional side.

How did this character lose

his or her virginity?

With her husband when they were 17, in her mom’s car. A few

years later, the same thing happened and that’s how they had

their daughter? She is now 31 and her son is turning 6.

Character Template Summary: Mom continued


Morality: moral choices the

character makes in the game.

Does this affect how the

player should play him?

Mom is noble and loving and of good spirit. She helps those

that are in need because eventually it is the right thing to do,

and if she were in their shoes she would wish the same done

for her; someone to help her find her son.

Emotional stability Head strong, very stable at times, but still has her moments

over the tough period when her son has been kidnapped. But

she gathers herself every time.

Husband comes to help her at her lowest moment. Out of the

shadows and light. She still remains the leader of this mission

What do they do to comfort

themselves

Fiddle with her son’s track medal

Phobias: heights, snakes,

darkness, etc.

N/A, as for now, nothing gives her more fear than losing her

son.

Vanity Cross between Angelina Jolie from Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

Michelle Rodriguez; That hot yet fierce, don’t mess with her

mom look.

Tagline Get the fuck out of my way

Terrorizing teddy bears are no match for Mom

Epitaph: what will go on the

character’s tombstone

The greatest mom that ever lived

Actor suggestions Jada Pinket, Michelle Rodriguez

Impressionistic age and health 31.

Very fit

Has some muscle tone and ab definition

Body measurements 26-22-28

Impressionistic height 5’7”; taller than average women

Impressionistic weight 130-140lbs.

Body type Toned with some definition

Hairline/color Shoulder length/brown

Eye color Brown

Facial hair None

Wants

Objectives

Escape with family

Warn others

Protect family

Rescue son





Game Mechanics:

Our definition of game mechanics are ideas of different conceptual elements and methods

designed for interaction with the game, thus providing gameplay.

Game mechanics within the Teddy Bears world break down into three core concepts:

1. A tough world: a rigorous and demanding grind; a simulated physical experience

2. Your heroic duty: An ongoing duty to protect your family; Zach and Natasha, and other

vulnerable humans. Once you start the game the world acts as if you are the hero.

a. Gives you all the tools you will need

b. Puts you in the driver seat; you make the decision of who is saved

i. Everyone looks to you to make the right decision

3. Problem solving real world scenarios

a. Forces you to solve advanced real life puzzles - similar to The Last of Us

The world is:

- CHAOTIC

- FAST PACED

- RANDOM

The chaos and randomness of the game will serve as its own entity and game mechanism, in

terms of

- Events that occur

- Situations and problems that the player/character encounters

- Timing of both

Rules of this world:

It should be known to the player that

- You must not stay in one place too long

- You must be on the lookout and aware of your surroundings at all times

- You will have to fight to survive

ArtPiece - Flames

Scene portraying the level of intensity and chaos that the character, Mom will encounter.


Title: Flames



Game Mechanics continued:

What tone do these mechanics set for the gameplay?

The player should immediately feel that this is a hard-hitting and dangerous world to live in.

That at any moment, you and your family members' "lives" are at risks. The mechanics should

demonstrate to the player that it is a very physical world and that you must fight and struggle

through all of it.

- Dark, Random, Hard hitting, Quick changes, A high level of intensity, High stakes

What elements are going to make the game high stakes and hard hitting?

Forcing Mom (the player) to make hard decisions and tough decisions, each posing their own

risks/consequences

o Harder obstacles

� Harder fights and enemies

� Tighter windows of opportunity to sneak around and navigate the

environment

� Harder to rescue and help family from dangerous situations

o Loss of family members, NPC characters needing rescue

o Loss of health

o Death

o Failure of mission

Basically, we want to put the player in situations that force the question,

"What is the best thing to do?"

- If I choose to save the one person or the group

- Face the obviously stronger enemy which will be a tough fight or run through a heavily

infested alley

- Use your gun and risk exposing your whereabouts or get into a quiet fight to the death

with an enemy that could result in your death


What do our mechanics feel like?

- The struggle, tough and a lot of effort

- You are getting your ass beat

o How do you quantify getting your ass beat?

� The fights have to be very physical and hard hitting, sort of like a

wrestling match

• Being choke slammed, strangled from behind

• Thrown, picked up and dropped

• Being kicked, punched

• Being dragged by a limb as you are disoriented

• Being carried over a shoulder and taken

• Being attacked repeatedly by different enemies from different

directions (multiple pawns)

o What will this look like?

� Being exhausted, being out of breath or gasping for breath, being on your

knees in gut wrenching pain

o How will the player play?

� The player should not be able to wail un-relentlessly on enemies

� The player should be able to get it's attacks in and make them effective,

because the enemy, especially stronger ones will be able to counter and

break out of the assault

� Inevitably, the player will be able to defeat most enemies

o How does the player respond to hits and damage?

� At the same time, Mom is being beat the hell up and pummeled, most

landed hits should take minimal points off.

� Being thrown and more severe hits will take more damage

o How does the player heal/recover from such physical fights?

� Resting

� Food

� Winning fights (adrenaline, motivation points)

Refer to Enemy Encounters document for information on how fights play out with different

enemies types.

The mechanics should feel "real" and as hard as a heavy weighted workout. Meaning, the

animations for these interactions (associated animations) should of course be smooth, but still

slow and tense so that the mechanics demonstrate great effort is being put in. I expect that

these animations and interactions will have long running times (3 seconds, to push a dead

Gladiator1 bear off of you or a car that needs a push start). The motion should demonstrate

that "this object is not something that can be easily picked up or pushed" 1: Gladiator bears are 8 feet tall, weighing well over 250 lbs. or so





Struggle mechanic - coupled by The Senses:

The Senses (A concept that will tie in with a struggling interaction) will include

- Sight: a slow and tense visual

- Sound: a long appropriate sound such as slow creaking, crushing, exhaling of air,

grinding (all adjectives that represent some sort of "friction" and work put in)

- Feel: simulated through the controller

- Tasting/Smelling – much harder to capture, but possibly stated via character statements

and visuals

o Tasting sound, then feeling mouth with hand and then revealing the sight of

blood on hand

o Sniffing for and revealing that your sense of smell was correct; a wet moldy

teddy bear is near...

Basically, if Mom doesn't sound like Serena Williams while playing tennis or Beatrix Kiddo/Uma

Thurman in Kill Bill than, we haven't captured her struggle in the ga me.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (1/12) Movie CLIP - Hello Vernita (2003) HD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRlzeYc1nk

Does your mechanics feel like the story we're trying to tell?

The story itself is fast paced and chaotic and follows a roller coaster ride narrative. If flows from

intense chaos to short lulls of quiet, through quick ramp ups and chaos again.

Quick recap of the first part of story, the levels include: (Also part of plot)

- Car ride home

o Fast paced, Chaotic

o Tight traffic situations, avoiding being cornered and stuck, crashes from other

frantic drivers, and enemies terrorizing the road

o Forcing the player to make quick decisions and quick adjustments; reversing,

maneuvering and slamming into anything that gets in the way

� You and Izzy (station wagon) get acquainted quickly; she is tough like a

tank, like Mom

This Struggle mechanic continued:

- Defend the home

o Fast paced, Chaotic

o Multi-tasking to cover vulnerable points to the house, having your family

cornered in a tough situation; Mom has to switch from protecting her family and

home to fighting her way out of the home and the neighborhood.

� From barricading windows and doors with bookshelves and mattresses

� To shooting your way out and dodging danger on the outside

Mechanics and Story continued:

- Uncle Ted's Filler up

o Fast Paced, Chaotic

o A bit of hiding/sneaking to avoid the Giant bear, but fighting your way back to

the kids and Izzy (Your trusted station wagon)

o First set of real world problem solving; how to escape a 50 ft monster that is

faster than your car

The physicality of the mechanics will match the story in the sense that random dangerous

events, tough situations and enemies are thrown at you, the player at a fast pace, forcing you

to react quickly and fight your way out of these situations.

Gameplay: How will the player interact with the game?

1. Game’s rules

1. Kids don't get killed, they get kidnapped

2. Takes a lot to kill you: You will get your ass beat, but you will not be easily killed

3. You will RUN, A LOT and FIGHT a whole lot more

a. As well as push, pull, climb, lift, climb, fight/wrestle, use melee weapons, take

cover and hide, sneak, and DODGE/JUMP OUT OF THE WAY

4. No locked doors! – The idea that you can access any available door. The world won't

be the biggest sandbox, but it will be very voluminous. There is a lot of world in a

small town and a seemingly small building

5. Use your world and environment; things are stackable/pile-able and helpful

2. Plot: (Review "Quick recap" on previous page)

Gameplay: player interactions

3. Objectives: 1. Holding off an area; momentarily

2. Rescuing a child

3. Reaching a landmark/

4. Escaping successfully

5. Main level's mission/GOAL

i. Escaping the neighborhood

ii. Gas up Izzy (Station wagon)

iii. Gather resources at junk yard and escape

iv. Rescue children from town

v. Escape Ben – Big Ben (drive and shoot; turret)

vi. Survive the flames of the skyscraper

vii. Kill The Colonel - Malmart

4. Challenges: and how the player is meant to interact with them

1. Head on direct fight with enemies

2. Avoiding/Evading

3. Strategize and be a problem solver





Rouse's Game Mechanics:

For Rouse, game mechanics are "the guts of a design document", since they describe

- "What the players are able to do in the game-world,

- How they do it,

- And how that leads to a compelling game experience" (p. 310).

World:

Mom and Natasha are always on the move, quickly:

- Running, Walking hurriedly, hiding and sneaking to keep moving (quietly)

- Keeps in line with the fast pace of the game

o Something is either always pushing them or pulling them

� Pushes: swarming/growing number of enemies, overly powerful and

approaching enemies, very dangerous obstacle; fire

� Pulls: NPC in need of rescue, solution or important resource that can greatly

help, family member in danger

Chaotic nature of the world and the randomness of the game

- Keeps You (Mom and Natasha) on their toes(on the lookout) and always moving

- If they take cover and assess the environment, it is for the purpose of needing to move

forward and very soon

The level of danger and threat the enemies pose promotes this fast pace feel

- A growing number of enemies; the system/enemy is "alive" and preying on you

Toughness and Physicality:

The level of physicality and toughness of the action forces Mom (mainly) to fight with

- The world (the layout of the world/level should be built as such). General incline navigation;

a literal climb of the game world

o Examples:

� Pushing a loaded and heavy dumpster/ a car

� Pulling a rope tied to something

� Lifting Natasha up over a ledge, through a window/over the sill

� Climbing a fence, a stone wall and pulling Mom's own body over

� Falling

� Jumping and Catching onto something above head; to pull self up

Rouse's Game Mechanics continued:

More on Toughness and Physicality:

o Fighting

� Throwing punches and kicks

� Tackling enemies

� Shoulder rams; against stiff doors, the backs of enemies

� User of melee weapons; two by fours, lead pipes,

� Warding off enemies; branch with fire at the end

� Shooting fire arms and other projectile weapons

The enemies:

o There should not be any quick deaths for Mom. These fights and battles should feel

like a range between

� Arena fights (Fight to the death); Gladiator style and drawn out

� On the Prowl (Enemies are hunting for their prey; you)

o Gladiators, Pawns, Giants, etc. should feel like they are preying on you and toying

with their "food" before striking to kill.

General:

o General driving to evasive/defensive driving

o Stealth

� Waypoint and command system:

• Set locations for Natasha/Ben (always will accompany her-hand held)

and other humans to move

• Times/moments to move (On Mom's/Your command)

o Set point

o Move now

� Hiding/Sneaking/Crawling

o Dodging/Leaping out of dangers path


The Senses defined; a system of sensory cues triggered by interactions, animations and

motions

1. Hearing/Sounds

a. Grunts, yells, moans, exhales, heavy breathing, straining sounds

b. Body thuds

c. Yells of pain

d. Blood gurgling

e. Breaking of glass

f. Sharp objects slicing through the air/Whipping of more blunt objects

2. Touching/Feeling

a. Feeling/reaching for sore/pained body parts, feeling for sides (cramps), her

racing heart beat

b. Leaning/Holding onto objects to rest

c. Trembling of surrounding movements; large steps from nearby Giant (Also a

sound)

3. Seeing

a. Sweat, Dirt/Soiled clothing and skin

b. Bright/"Hot" sun; squinted eyes

4. Tasting

a. "Blood; can hear tasting sounds and drawing hands to mouth to find blood

b. Finding and tasting and declaring, "It's chocolate"

5. Smelling

a. Nose sniffing sounds and declaration, "I smell this or that..."

List of Game Mechanics concepts:

1. Struggle animation

a. Slow length animations that demonstrate the difficulty to perform such actions

b. Coupled by The Senses; a system of sensory cues triggered by interactions,

animations and motions

2. Be the hero, build your army

a. It is in your favor to save people, they/the NPC/the game, will remember

b. Earn badges and stripes of heroism

3. Arena fights:

a. One on one mini-boss wrestling matches (with Gladiators)

4. On the Prowl:

a. Giving the sense that the player/You are being hunted; A slower intensity

5. Degree of damage; Gladiator types

6. Sensing the Encounters:

List of Game Mechanics concepts:

7. Waypoint and command system:

a. Set locations for Natasha/Ben (always will accompany her-hand held) and other

humans to move

b. Times/moments to move (On Mom's/Your command)

i. Set point

ii. Move now

8. Spidey Mom:

a. The player is automatically directed away from their main focus onto "what"

she's hearing

i. A car hurled through the air towards her

9. Driving:

a. The concept that even driving throughout this game will be something to rely on

and the personification of the station wagon; Izzy and inclusion that Izzy ("Is

older than Mom is and has served her and their family) is an entity that seems

interesting and appealing.

i. The Nebuchadnezzar in the matrix to this family

b. The driving should feel like a battle; not exactly a roller derby type feel, but there

will be a lot of bumps. In conclusion, this is vehicle should handle like a tank and

a suspension of belief is expected.

10. Inner Voice:

a. Instead of someone (an NPC) telling/commanding "you" what to do, Mom can

"tell" herself (you) what to do. "There's too many of them... Natti (aka Natasha),

Zach! We gotta go!

b. In an attempt to direct the player in a more organic and fresher way

c. Mom: To herself under her breath: "I hope Izzy starts??"

Hoping that referencing the station wagon (Izzy) will indicate to the player, that it's time to

leave this house and escape in the vehicle that brought you there.

Throughout the game, but especially in the "Drive home" level, we must speak to Izzy (station

wagon) as if it is a living thing and an extension of Mom and the family. We also want to form a

relationship with the player that this is going to be a major resource in this game; Establish

rapport with Izzy

List of Game Mechanics concepts continued:

Examples of The Struggle:

- For instance, picking up a heavy box of resources to put on a work bench

- Pushing a heavy dumpster to block a door that you escape from into a dark alley

o Having the door struggle against the dumpster as enemies fight to push it open

- Climbing up and over a high ledge

- Lifting/Hoisting Natasha up over the same ledge

o Hearing Mom grunt and strain through her throat and chest as she pulls her

niece up and over

o Hearing an exhaled yell as she fights with a Pawn that is on top of her as they

wrestle on the ground

o Hearing Mom moan in pain as she gets punched in the stomach

Using the world:

Inside the house/buildings:

- Furniture, cabinets, luggage, tables, bed pieces

On the Outside:

- Dumpsters, vehicles, etc.

Note: Using things that are moveable, stackable/pile-able to form barricades and obstacles in

your favor

Resource Depots:

- Fridges; I wonder why so many games have fridge models, but they are not

usable/interact-able. Food would be stored in here normally and will serve to refuel the

family

- Tool sheds; where you will find many tools and potential weapons; a chainsaw and in

one instance, a Katana.

- Pawn shop; a second katana (Pulp fiction homage)

No Lulls:

- Mom should not have more than 3 minutes of quiet time ever in this game.

Note:

For basic gameplay controls and abilities, refer to Game Play Mechanics II Basics document

For Teddy Bears gameplay theory, refer to Game Play Mechanics III Theory document

For Problem Solving theory in the Teddy Bears world, refer to Game Play Mechanics IV Problem

Solving





Game Mechanics Theory:

Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman: Rules of Play Mechanics:

- Actions: What can Mom interact with in the world

1. Vehicles

2. Weapons

3. Doors and gates

4. Other game characters

i. Attack enemies, work with Natasha and NPC's; benevolent teddy bears

and humans

5. Moveable objects; furniture (indoors objects), equipment (outdoors objects),

etc.

- Behaviors: What does Mom do?

1. Fight

2. Grind; physical abilities and maneuverability of the environment

3. Run, hide, and sneak

4. Guide; her family and NPC's

5. Drive

- Control mechanisms: What can Mom control?

1. People and their movement

2. Moveable objects

3. Izzy – Station Wagon (handles like a tank and is personified as a member of the

family)

Game Mechanics Theory continued:

Robin Hunicke, Marc LeBlanc and Robert Zubek: MDA Frame Work:

“These are the procedures and rules of your game.

Goal of your game, how players can and cannot try to achieve it

1. Accomplish the main mission of the level

2. Make the area safer if possible for you and your family; protect your family

3. If not possible, escape and survive safely with your family

4. Choose your battles and FIGHT!

5. Save as many children as you can

How can you not achieve your goals? What happens when they try:

1. You fail your main mission; You die

2. Fight everything; You die

3. Stay put in one place too long; you die

4. Save everyone; You die, you lose the most important ones

5. You go in guns blazing (Loudly); You will find it harder, and most likely die

Game Mechanics Theory continued:

Jesse Schell: The Art of Game Design, A Book of Lenses Game Mechanics definition:

For example, consider Space Invaders. When you shoot at an alien, it is the sets of game

mechanics that define how the bullet will travel, it’s speed and trajectory, what happens when

it hits the enemy and so on:

Assessing the situation and Encounters:

How will the player fight, get out of the situation, or avoid the situation all together.

- Choosing how to fight

1. Encountering small groups of non-hostile pawns

2. Encountering enraged pawns

3. A preying Gladiator

4. Arena style fights; 1 on 1

5. A Giant Bear

6. A cattle raid; combo of bears attempting to corral a group of humans; flanking

and funneling

7. Degree of damage capable

- Choosing when not to fight

1. A closed quarter; entrapment situation – you have to escape

2. Assess the Terrain

i. Availability for cover and stealth movement

ii. Waypoint and Command strategy

- Hiding and running

1. Using the environment, terrain, objects to hide along

2. Using these objects to sneak your family and group around

For reference to my take on

Raph Koster, author of “A Theory Of Fun for Game Design” list of 47 mechanics, please see

Koster's 47 mechanics Doc. (Not included in this design)





Game Play Mechanics IV - Problem Solving within Teddy Bears:

Well-defined problems:

Problem solving within this game will be defined as

Well-defined problems with

- Specific goals

- Clearly defined solution paths

- Clear expected solutions

These problems also allow for initial planning in some circumstances

Three Principles:

The three main principles for problem solving in this game will be defined as;

1. Providing the player all required resources in the close situation (problem set):

2. "Everything inter-actable" training: easily moveable bed, slightly tougher, but moveable

bookshelf that is pushed as you walk by it

3. Allow for multiple solutions; ways out of the problem

Example:

Defend the fort/Escape the home level:

Well-defined problems:

1. Specific goals

o Survive and limit damage to one's health throughout the level

o Defend the home for set periods of time/waves of enemies

� Block all access points (Wave 1)

• Windows and doors

� Fight off enemies that gain access to the home (Wave 2)

o Escape the home

2. Clearly defined solution paths

a. Draw Mom towards different rooms upstairs and to different windows

b. Draw Mom back downstairs to her children's call

c. Draw Mom out of the home and towards Izzy (station wagon)

Problem Solving within Teddy Bears:

Well-defined problems continued:

3. Clear expected solutions

a. Allow the player to see that their attempts are working

i. Allow the player to witness that barricading the windows and doors

makes a difference in blocking/delaying enemies

ii. Allow the player to see that killing off enemies gives you time to continue

to defending the home or stalls them from trying the same tactics

iii. Allow the player to see that they are overrun and have to give up the

situation

Three Principles:

Based off of the three principles for problem solving in this game

1. Providing the player all required resources in the close situation (problem set):

a. Moveable/inter-actable furniture

b. Shotgun, pistol, baseball bat

2. "Everything inter-actable" training: easily moveable bed, slightly tougher, but moveable

bookshelf that is pushed as you walk by it

3. Give multiple solutions; ways out of the problem

a. Maybe the Gladiator that is set to come through the front door, comes in

through the back door instead, or from upstairs. Regardless, the player inevitably

has three options to escape

i. Front door

ii. Back door

iii. Windows

Inner Voice:

Instead of someone (an NPC) telling/commanding "you" what to do, Mom can tell herself what

to do. "There's too many of them... Natti (aka Natasha), Zach! We gotta go!

Mom: To herself under her breath: "I hope Izzy starts??"

Hoping that referencing the station wagon (Izzy) will indicate to the player, that it's time to

leave this house and escape in the vehicle that brought you there.

Throughout the game, but especially in the "Drive home" level, we must speak to Izzy (station

wagon) as if it is a living thing and an extension of Mom and the family. We also want to form a

relationship with the player that this is going to be a major resource in this game; Establish

rapport with Izzy





Mission Statement:

For memorable experiences, beautiful art and the innovation of game development for all

Our motto:

"Memories - Love - Games"

"Let's be great, let's make amazing happen"

Goals:

1. Achieve an 8.5 or 85% and above approval rating across all major review aggregators

a. Metacritic, IGN, Joystiq, Edge, Game Informer

What's In Here: Table of contents:

Section 1: Introduction

- Project Title Page

- Abstract

- Art Credit

- First Five Minutes

- ArtPiece - Mom Front Cover

- Core Ideas and Assumptions

- Full Story Synopsis

- ArtPiece - Gas Station Sketch

- Full Synopsis continued

- ArtPiece - Gas Station Final

Section 2: Game Concept and Story

- The Elements of Plot

- Game Concept

- ArtPiece - Gladiator Class Version 1 Pre Color

- Executive Summary

- Quick Game Note

- Story Construction

- Story Elements/Franchise Creation

- Iconic franchise elements

Section 3: World

- Level Walkthrough - Defend the Home

- ArtPiece - Gladiator Final

- Dramatic Level Design Template - Defend The Home

- Character Template Summary: Mom

Section 4: Game Mechanics

- Game Mechanics

- ArtPiece - Flames

- Struggle mechanic

- Rouse's Game Mechanics

- Game Mechanics Theory

- Game Play Mechanics IV - Problem Solving

Section 5: Extra

- Mission Statement

- What's In Here: Table of contents

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