tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post5402004402142074335..comments2023-11-05T07:27:43.837-05:00Comments on Narrative and Technology: Midterm IdeasAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302919444091859459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-64697777480946400742007-09-26T08:22:00.000-04:002007-09-26T08:22:00.000-04:00I know I'm repeating myself, but if you really wan...I know I'm repeating myself, but if you really want to make a game, just start out doing a standard top-down design, with a specification (which could take the form of an essay about what your goals are, aesthetically/intellectually), then move on to a technical specification, and only then think about the actual coding. This way you have a functioning projec tnbo matter how far you get.<BR/><BR/>If you decide not to go for the game, and to write an essay instead, be aware that your initial idea is _far_ too general. You absolutely should not try to write about TV, film, music, and games all in one paper - focus on _one_, hopefully just one aspect of one. You don't want to start out with a topic that would be too vague for a 1,000 page book, but something as specific as humanly possible.Adam Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588769281227456640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381608294018617.post-34056159276099957432007-09-23T20:11:00.000-04:002007-09-23T20:11:00.000-04:00I have this problem all the time with my major and...I have this problem all the time with my major and activites. I always find myself bitting off more than what I can chew sometimes. Thus, here is what I would do...<BR/><BR/>Since you are a computer science major I say start making the computer game. Think of it more as a stress reliever (since I am assuming you are intrested in that type of stuff). However, don't make it your number one priority. If you finish your game, use it as a midterm project. Otherwise, if you don't have it finished by lets say 1.5 weeks before the due day, write your paper and use the game for your final project.<BR/><BR/>Just my opinion and what I would do in your situation. Just don't stress yourself out about it. Thats when things start going down hill.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185323125976273627noreply@blogger.com