Plan for David Dougher

Current plan is best summarized by the item agenda for the upcoming monthy review. It's a lot more than my stuff but it says where we are going pretty clearly.

Project Status Item Agenda

Business
Secure copyright decision on business name
Secure trademark on business name
Secure website name
Discuss timetable for recruitment of additional personnel
Discuss timetable for the type, design and introduction of promotional materials

Game Design
Review latest changes to Game Design Proposal
Discuss design implications for two proposed new character classes
Review game balance issues between specialty character classes and cross specialties
Discuss potential Linux, Max, and XBox timetables.

Coding
Merge changes in Version 1.1 with current code
Distribute new demo version with changes to team
Review options concerning outdoor terrains
Report on Mandrake Linux server
Report on integration of winCVS with our CVS.
Review on moving our CVS to new online dedicated server.
Review editor GUI changes for internationalization.

Level Design
Review tests on high polygon static models and interiors
Review comparison of Worldcraft vs. Max level creation process
Discuss use of GMax as a level design tool
Discuss use of GMax as a static model creation tool via Milkshape

Artwork
Discuss texture search results
Discuss upcoming texture requirements for demo
Review proposals for static logo design

Modeling
Review new model changes to main characters
Establish timetable and priority for creation of character weapons

Animation
Review latest animations in demo
Review proposals for opening logo animation
Review proposed improvements for opening game sequence animation.

Sound
Demo proposed sound FX to team
Demo interactive music to team

Test
Test integration of new models
Test sound in demo
Test Music in demo
Test shooting animations in demo

Documentation
On line help for game
Website help for game and game access

Website
Review the proposed website layout
Review of website tests

Demo
Status Review
Timetable changes for new features and character classes.

Competitive Game Reviews
Actions by current competitors
Reports on competitive games in development
Evaluations of newly released competitive games

Special Issues
Suggest speedup timetable for increased visibility on GG site.
Suggest submission of .plan files by other team members to GG to increase company visibility.

New Issues & Requests...

Playtime!