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@Joa Your observations are clear and concise, and you’ve highlighted key preferences effectively. Here’s some feedback to refine and build upon your response:
Defending: It’s great that you identified defending as something people enjoy. This suggests that strategic gameplay or chances to focus on defense could be a good feature in your game. You could think about fun ways to include defending as an important part of the gameplay.
Indoor Games: Noting a preference for indoor games is helpful. Consider exploring why this is important to the participants. Does it create a more comfortable environment, reduce distractions, or allow for consistent gameplay regardless of weather?
Basketball: Highlighting basketball as a liked sport is excellent. Think about which specific elements of basketball people enjoy—such as shooting, dribbling, or teamwork—and consider how they can play a role in your new game.
Small Groups and Teamwork: This is a great point, as teamwork in smaller groups can make the game more fun and help players work together. You could think about how to design the game so players cooperate more, like adding rules that encourage teamwork.
Your summary is effective, but adding a bit more explanation behind these preferences, and how they might influence your game design, would strengthen your contribution even further.
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@Joa
You’re making good progress on your portfolio so far, but there’s still room to build on your work to create a stronger and more complete document. Here are some suggestions and next steps to improve and enhance your portfolio:
Add a contents page
A contents page will help organise your portfolio and make it easier for the reader to navigate through your work. Make sure to include all main sections and sub-sections, and align them with the Design cycle where relevant. This will show both organisation and a strong understanding of the framework.
Include visuals
To make your portfolio more engaging, incorporate images of the work you’ve done so far. You can use cut and paste to add sketches or screenshots from your progress. Ensure the images are positioned clearly in the document and include brief captions to explain what each image represents.
Details about your chosen game
In the “Creating the solution” section, include specific details about the game you’ve chosen to focus on. This section is key to documenting your thought process and the purpose behind your design choices.
Evaluation
When reflecting on your work, go beyond summarising what you’ve done. Include ideas on how the solution could be more fun and less confusing for users.
Could the visuals, rules, or layout of the game be simplified to ensure ease of use?
Are there additional features that could enhance enjoyment or engagement?
Provide specific suggestions for improvement, such as incorporating clearer instructions, simplifying the design, or adding a creative element to make the game more entertaining.
By focusing on these points, your portfolio will become clearer, more detailed, and more reflective of your creative process. You have a great foundation to build on, and I’m confident you can create an excellent final portfolio.