comp280 worksheets

Table of contents

1. Networking
2. AI
3. Graphics
4. Interfaces & Interaction
5. Software, tools and assets used
6. Git Repo's

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1. Networking

Pacman-ish uses a python http server to store and load leader board and game balance data from a sqlite database. see repo (the database can be viewed using the AMSqlite tool)

The Code

Sending and requesting data to and from the sever is handled by

Source\comp280_worksheet_2\Pacman_gameInstance.h
Source\comp280_worksheet_2\Pacman_gameInstance.cpp
Source\comp280_worksheet_2\Http_Request.h
Source\comp280_worksheet_2\Http_Request.cpp

The server sends and receives data in json format which is then converted to/from structs

Source\comp280_worksheet_2\jsonContatiners.h

(among the structs is a class that is used to get the data into the leader board tree view)

The BP_leaderboard blueprint widget triggers the leader board request
and GM_MainMenus blueprint game mode loads the games settings in.
(Both located in \Content\MainMenuUI\)

2. AI

Iv attempted to recreated original PacMan AI according to GameInternals

All AI Behaviour Trees and task can be found in

\Content\AiContr\

All ghost use the same blackboard GhostBB
There is a controller and Behaviour tree for each ghost which all share a group of task located in the Task folder

3. Graphics

New Materials (By Game Mode)

Classic Mode

• Glitchy ghost material for when a power pill has been eaten
  \Content\materials\Ghost

FPS Mode

• Glitchy transparent walls when a power pill has been eaten
  \Content\materials\m_ghostly
• Scan line post processing (also used on main menu)
  \Content\PostProcessing\VedioScan

Both Modes

• Colour lerp pill
  \Content\materials\m_pickup1
• Glitchy Power Pills
  \Content\materials\Pill_Trip

4. Interfaces & Interaction

The Menus and HUD have been implemented and enhance based on the initial heuristic evaluation.
(There is no health bar! since its not really applicable to the game)
Furthermore there has been a 'Game Over' screen added where the user can input there name with error prevention implemented to prevent the user from submitting a score without entering a name.

Menus

• Main menu
  \Content\MainMenuUI\BP_MainMenu_UI
• Leader board
  \Content\MainMenuUI\BP_leaderboard
• Pause menu
  \Content\MainMenuUI\BP_PauseMenu_UI
• Controls
  \Content\MainMenuUI\BP_Controls_UI
• Game over screen
  \Content\MainMenuUI\BP_GameOver_UI

Classic Mode HUD

• HUD (ALL)
  \Content\ThirdPersonBP\Blueprints\HudWidget

FPS Mode HUD

• Radar HUD
  \Content\FirstPersonBP\Map\ui_miniMap
• Ammo HUD
  \Content\FirstPersonBP\Blueprints\ui_ammo
• cam overlay
  \Content\FirstPersonBP\Blueprints\ui_can_overlay

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5. Software, tools and assets used

Web Server & Client

To run the web Sever and Client from source use python 3.7 with PyQt5 (v5.13.2) installed
The server and client have been built using PyInstall 3.5

Pacman-ish (Game)

Requires Unreal Engine version 4.22.3

UI/UX Prototype

Adobe XD

Used Assets from the web

"Ghost" 3D model by Luca Perencin, licensed under CC-BY.
"shotgun-reload" sound fx by RA The Sun God licensed under CC-BY.
"Empty Gun Shot" sound FX by KlawyKogut, licensed under CC-Zero
"Designed Element, Ghostly Breath, Pulsating, Inhale and Exhale, Soul Spirit or Spectre", zap splat standard license

This project uses sound fx from ZapSplat

6. Git Repos

Pacman-ish game: https://github.com/Ashley-Sands/comp280-worksheet-2
Python, Web Sever: https://github.com/Ashley-Sands/Comp-280-PythonServer
SQLite Web Client: https://github.com/Ashley-Sands/SQLightExplorer