1. Project Overview and Planning
Hello, and welcome to our online game development course! In this series, we will explore the step-by-step process of developing a simple online multiplayer game. In this first post, we will cover the project’s overview and the planning phase.
1. Game Idea Introduction
Our project involves creating a multiplayer version of the classic ‘Snake’ game. This game will feature:
- Up to 6 players competing simultaneously
- Real-time competition with other players
- Snakes grow longer and earn points by eating food
- Game over occurs upon collision with walls or other players’ bodies
2. Choosing the Tech Stack
For this project, we have selected the following technology stack:
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, p5.js (graphics library)
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Real-time Communication: Socket.io
Reasons for Selection:
- Unified use of JavaScript for both frontend and backend
- Easy canvas graphics implementation with p5.js
- Simple implementation of real-time bidirectional communication using Socket.io
- Lightweight and fast server setup with Node.js and Express.js
3. Development Goals
- Implement basic game mechanics (snake movement, collision detection, scoring system)
- Implement real-time multiplayer functionality
- Create a responsive web design for playability on various devices
- Provide an intuitive user interface for easy operation
4. Development Schedule
The total development time is planned for 4 weeks:
- Week 1: Project planning and basic game logic implementation
- Week 2: Multiplayer functionality and server setup
- Week 3: User interface improvements and graphics implementation
- Week 4: Bug fixing, optimization, and deployment
5. Key Considerations
- Addressing network latency issues
- Managing server load with multiple simultaneous player connections
- Optimizing user experience (responsiveness, intuitive controls)
- Ensuring cross-browser/device compatibility
6. Next Steps
In the next post, we will delve into designing and implementing the game’s core logic. We will explore how to handle player movement, collision detection, and the scoring system.
This concludes our overview and planning phase for the online Snake game development project. Through this process, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of game development and establish a foundation for applying these concepts to real projects. Stay tuned for more in-depth content in our next post. Thank you for reading!
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