Chapter 2 Questions [1,2,3]

[Question 1]
Using some of the techniques discussed in this chapter, begin developing a concept for an original game idea. Discuss the central theme of your idea and the methods you used to bring your idea into existence.

[Answer]
A game where your child asks you questions about fairy tales and you must choose whether to tell them the truth (that Santa isn't real or the Easter Bunny's fake or the tooth fairy isn't real) or to continue with telling them lies.

You play as the father, the game would start off where the father is taking his son to bed and his son would ask him if one of the stories was true, the player would then have to choose what to tell the son. The father would then leave the boy and go to sleep, upon going to sleep the father would enter a scenario world where the story the boy asked about is happening, depending on what the father said as his response the story can progress in two ways.
If the father told the truth (that the stories are not true). The father would then see that the character of the story is taking his son from him because he does not believe the stories are true. The father must then proceed to rescue his son.
If the father chose to lie (that the stories are true). The father and son must explore their way through the scenario and find the main character of that scenario to return.

If the father fails to complete certain scenarios within a time limit the son will not wake up in the morning, the father must then return to the same scenario the next night to complete it successfully.

Also depending on the father/son relationship the dream scenarios will either have a gloomy/eerie feel or a bright/happy feel to it. The scenarios and events that happen allow a bond to form between the two and grow even more.

After completing one scenario the father will wake up and see it is morning he will then proceed to check on his son (they both recall the events of the dream). The day will pass and the once again the father will tuck the son in and he will ask about another story (different from the last and never repeat the same story).

The game will end when all stories have been completed. The idea is that the father and son will then both believe the stories to be true.

[Question 2]
Create a backstory, environment, and three character descriptions associated with your original game idea. How are these elements integrated and linked through a central theme?

[Answer]
For generations children have been told stories relating to the Easter Bunny, Santa, The Tooth Fairy. You have grown up and now know the truth behind those stories. But you have a son and it is your choice to either LIE to him and tell him they are all real or tell him the TRUTH and that they are not real.

You are Blake Sumner, and you have recently adopted a young boy Sam Mendis, who's father has passed away recently.

The game focuses primarily on the players choice, depending on what the player chooses to do depends on how the game unfolds.

[Question 3]
Document your concept with reference material and original sketches. How did you capture your reference images? Create thumbnails and silhouettes. Compile these images into an art "bible" to help guide your vision.

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