What to do. LDD Left 4 Dead 2

To do:

·         Research Left 4 Dead Level Designs. How they utilise the mechanics and make each campaign different

·         Research Mexico/ Texas and what type of environment would be expected.

·         Analyse the mechanics and there uses

·         Create a small storyline for both the environment and reason for characters to be there.

·         Unique features of the map (Special Infected Zombie/Music Theory)

·         Create 2D level Design which shows…

·         Start and finish of game

·         Scenery unique to level

·         Where individual random spawns may occur- mainly for items. Amount of times it would occur, the situation the player needs to be in. Percentage amount

·         Spawn areas of the special infected in general

·         Possible spawning areas of Witches and Tanks

·         Horde Alarms

·         Game Events

·         If multi-player – create where special infected can move and go along walls.

·         Time/Health Zone Areas. Random Spawn Mechanic is influenced by this. It low on health at some point in level, in next stage depending on health, will give you an item. If player is completing level too fast, more hordes will appear in certain areas. Slowing down the player’s momentum.

·         Then in Sketch-Up, design this collection of stuff in block 3D buildings. This also shows what the 2D level shows.

 

 

·         Then creating the final Level Design Document.