This unit has the following main goals: 1) understanding game design; 2) Understanding the architecture of the Unreal game engine; 3) Becoming a skilled programmer on the Unreal Development Platform; 4) applying these skills in the development of a large-scale game project. Topics include: UnrealScript programming, game design theory, prototyping, the history of the Unreal Game Engine, network replication , latent execution, how not to build a game, design factors, challenges and difficulty, state based code, professional creativity, game mechanics, zones, portals, anti-portals, volumes, game and load balancing, puzzle design, events, triggers, scripted sequences, player psychology, matinee, camera control, limitations, level specific design, documentation techniques, texturing and lighting in the UDK, story, player investment, game atmosphere, overall design and styling, effects, materials, artificial intelligence, and developer responsibilities.

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