Unit Two
Design
Mon Oct 11
1 | Planning I
Google Docs Advice
Game Programming Lesson #1 - Getting Started With Slick
Tour of Template + Sample Game
Begin Design Project
Work on Design Document
Work on Checkpoint Rubric
Work on Contract
Set Project Manager Role
View 2021 Projects
Wed Oct 13
2 | Planning II
Work on Design Document / Contract
You can reference the Slick2D Javadoc
See the new Java Coder's Handbook (Unit 3) for videos and info!
Game Programming Lesson #2 - My First Project
Adding a Gamestate
All Classes - Wed Oct 13 @ 11:59 pm
Design Document + Contract
Share both documents with Mr. M
Phase One
Mon Oct 18
3 | Contract Conferences
Meet with Mr. M about contracts
Trello For Task List
Work Time
Wed Oct 20
4 | Coding Day
Work Time
Be Ready For Checkpoint #1
You'll meet with Mr. M and share your progress with the class
Make sure your code is merged and stable and that *all members* of your group have a copy.
Fri Oct 22
5 | Checkpoint #1
Update
Share progress with class
Conferences
Show program to Mr. M @ your computer
Work Time
2021 - JARVIS has procedural terrain generation
< PSAT Day - No Class on Tues Oct 26th >
Phase Two
Thur Oct 28
6 | Trello
Create a Trello Board
Board Name is your project name
Match Lists: Long-Term, To Do, In Progress, Completed
Match Labels: Code, Media, Bugs, Design
Set a new background fitting your project
Make it public
Add Link to It In Your Design Document
Work Time
2021 - Mr. M's Sample Trello Board for Astraeus
Mon Nov 1
7 | Code
Work Time
2021 - Gecko adds platforming
2021 - Forge Enlightened allows users to place buildings
End of Quarter 1
All missing + late work must be submitted by Wednesday Nov 3rd
C++ Projects #1-#2, C++ Quiz #1-2, Design Doc, Trello, and Design Checkpoint #1
Wed Nov 3
8 | Code
Image Update
Send Mr. M at least one image of your project via message
Will be updated on the 2021 Projects Page
Trello Reminder
Standalone grade of 5 points (Q2)
Also factors into Checkpoint #2 and beyond
Work Time
2021 - JARVIS has enemies and background objects
Fri Nov 5
9 | Code
Half Day (End of Q1)
Work Time
2021 - Alpaca has movement and a platform
All Classes - Sun Nov 7 @ 11:59 pm
Submit Program for Checkpoint #2
Upload a zip file to Schoology containing program code
This file should run when imported into Eclipse OR upload an executable / runnable jar as an extra file
Tues Nov 9
10 | Checkpoint #2
LWJGL and Natives (see bottom of Coder's Handbook Entry)
Updates
Share progress with class
Show a running program
Conferences
Work Time
2021 - Collector of Peace (Title)
2021 - Falcon (Title)
Phase Three
Thur Nov 11
11 | Code
Conferences (Continued)
Work Time
2021 - Alpaca (ft. Dwayne)
2021 - Cave (Title)
Mon Nov 15
12 | Code
Work Time
Wed Nov 17
13 | Code
Submit two screenshots to Mr. M
Work Time
2021 - Falcon has a working toolbar, planting crops, and harvesting
Fri Nov 19
14 | Code
Work Time
2021 - Collector of Peace adds images
2021 - Gecko adds levels
All Classes - Sun Nov 21 @ 11:59 pm
Submit Program for Checkpoint #3
Upload a zip file to Schoology containing program code
This file should run when imported into Eclipse OR upload an executable / runnable jar as an extra file
Tues Nov 22
15 | Checkpoint #3
Updates
Share progress with class
Show a running program
Conferences
Work Time
2021 - Jarvis introduces caves with the biome system.
Thanksgiving Break
Phase Four (Alpha)
Mon Nov 29
16 | Code
Mr. M is Out
Work Time
Wed Dec 1
17 | Code
Contract Conferences (Phase Four)
Work Time
2021 - Alpaca improves graphics and adds platforming action
2021 - Gecko revises graphics and
level design
Fri Dec 3
18 | Runnable Jars
Demonstration
Make and Test your Far Jar
Work Time
Tues Dec 7
19 | Code
Submit two screenshots to Mr. M
Work Time
2021 - Jarvis battles The Rockmonster in the desert biome using the block gun.
All Classes - Tues Dec 7 @ 11:59 pm
Submit Program for Checkpoint #4 (Alpha)
Upload a zip file to Schoology containing program code
This file should run when imported into Eclipse OR upload an executable / runnable jar as an extra file
Thur Dec 9
20 | Checkpoint #4
Updates
Share progress with class
Release an executable alpha
Conferences
Work Time
2021 - Collector of Peace adds art and branching backgrounds
Phase Five (Beta)
Mon Dec 13
21 | Code
Conferences (Continued)
Work Time
2021 - Cave overhauls its graphics and engine
Wed Dec 15
22 | Code
Project Name, Company Name, and Screenshots
Work Time
2021 - Alpaca adds new levels and a currency system
2021 - Forge adds arrow towers that can attack enemies
Fri Dec 17
23 | Code
Submit
Game Summary
Feedback Form
Work Time
2021 - Dixie Farming adds a shop and house for the player
2021 - Quest adds a ton of new levels with new art styles
All Classes - Mon Dec 20 @ 11:59 pm
Submit Program for Checkpoint #5 (Beta)
Upload a zip file to Schoology containing program code
This file should run when imported into Eclipse OR upload an executable / runnable jar as an extra file
Tues Dec 21
24 | Checkpoint #5
Updates
Share progress with class
Release your executable beta
Conferences
Work Time
Thur Dec 23
25 | Final Conferences
Conferences (Continued)
2021 - Jarvis adds a snow biome complete with hostile snowmen
Winter Break
Phase Six (Release)
Tues Jan 4
26 | Snow Day
Continue working on your project / enjoy the snow
Thur Jan 6
27 | Asynchronous Day
Work Time
Omicron Procedures
Please read the updated classroom procedures and expectations.
This is based on the current information and will be updated as BCPS policy changes!
Mon Jan 10
28 | Aysnchronous Day
Work Time
Virtual Learning Information
When we have synchronous online learning, this is your bell schedule
Online Schedule
1st - 7:45 to 9:00
2nd - 9:20 to 10:35
3rd - 11:35 - 12:50
4th - 1:10 to 2:25
Fri Jan 14
30 | Coding Day
Work Time
Wed Jan 19
31 | Coding Day
Added one more Coding Day due to Omicron
All Classes - Wed Jan 19 @ 11:59 pm
Submit Program for Checkpoint #6 (Release)
Upload a zip file to Schoology containing program code and a Runnable Jar file.
Fri Jan 21
32 | Launch Day!
Complete Project Reflection Form
Share your projects and play each other's games
Half Day (Last Day of Q2)
