Post-Mortem Report

Hello all,

What went right?
I got alot of experience from the project. I got a very general idea for what is needed to run a project. I learned alot from what I did find out about the process.


What went wrong?
I didn't have enough time to devote to the project. I should have created one project and fully concentrated on every aspect to get it correct. Three projects spread my attention and I could get as in-dept as I could.


What would I do differently?
I should have interview a local game company and researched their methods of creating a title. I have a lot of assumptions, but no concrete facts of what exactly the process requires. If I had a more detail format from a game company I think I could have done a better job.

Update 9/30

Hello All,

Today is the final day of class. My Presentation went well.I really learned alot from this class and I will continue the projects after class ends for polished portfolio pieces.

Thank you for reading,
Phil

Update 9/28

Hello All,

The PowerPoint and Work Citation Page are complete. I am finishing up the process book today. I'll be ready to present on Thursday.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/24

Hello All,

I'm working on the process book and the final PowerPoint. The final presentation will be the Survival Horror game and a review of all three projects.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/23

Hello All,

I have finished up on my survival horror project. I will start on the PowerPoint today. I still have to prepare the final presentation and process book for next week.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/17

Hello All,

I am now working on the Marketing and PR Document. I am still researching the prices for the game engine for the budget. I have been working with one of my instructors, Chris Castaldi. He is very knowledgeable and has been very helpful.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/14

Hello All,

I missed blogging last week due to work and falling behind in my capstone class. We had project review in class today. I still have to work on my numbers for the budget and expenses. I'm currently finishing up on the schedule and starting on the budget for the survival horror project.

That is all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/4

Hello All,

PowerPoint ready and prepared to present Tuesday.

That all for now,
Phillip

Update 9/2

Hello All,

I am finishing up for the presentation on Tuesday. I have to complete the budget and flowcharting. I have to create the PowerPoint and work on my speech.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/26

Hello All,

Today was our first Project Review in class. I did ok, I need to work on my number projections on the budget plan and cut down on employees. Overall my presentation was good, 90 out of 100. I have to fix my problems with Project One, but still have to move on to Project Two.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/25

Hello All,

Tomorrow is the first Project Review. I will be showing my MMORPG Game:Avalon's Gate.
I have the schedule, Budget, Flowcharts, Marketing/PR Report, and PowerPoint ready to present. I will blog the results on Thursday afternoon.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/19

Hello All,

Today was milestone review. I have a couple changes to make. My game is over a 7 year span, I need to shorten it to a 5 year span. The budget needs to reflect the cost of per year and overall cost. The flowchart needs to flow downward. Also the Marketing/PR plan needs to be a 2 page report. I have the milestone of my next game project coming up on Tuesday.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/18

Hello All,

This week was finishing up on my PR and Marketing Plan also the Budget and Flowchart. I have been making the necessary changes to my game schedule as suggested. I have rewritten all the milestones and tasks to reflect a three year time table. Tomorrow is milestone check review for the class.

That's all for now,
Phillip

8/12 Update

Hello All,

Today was milestone update in class. The update was to make sure we are moving along on the project. I was told to do real time production dates. I started the project with a simple game timeline to establish the milestone task list. The goal I was shooting for was to show the process of the game development. I was instructed to make a realistic, around 3 year, game time frame. I have to do more research for that. Also I put all the employees under hourly pay. I need to change the pay to yearly salary scale. The employee list needs to reflect how many roles are need for the area instead of just the title needed for the area. I'm still working on the Marketing & PR, and Budget report due on Tuesday. I will create a flowchart also, but I'm still yet to decide what kind.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/11

Hello All,

I had a little trouble getting a working program that I could use on any computer, but I finally have one. I have a portable program called Open Project. I can import my Microsoft Project Files in to this program and use it anywhere. I had to push my first milestone back until Thursday 8/12. Due to work schedule and not having Project available everywhere, it was a problem. I can't do anything about my work schedule, but I fixed my program issue. So, I'm at school now finishing up my first milestone and starting my next one. Marketing & PR and Budget & Flowchart are next.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/5

Hello All,

Success, Project and Milestone List approved. I am creating three game projects with different genres. The Projects and Milestone List are as follows:

Tuesday 8/10 MMORPG Project1: Schedule from concept to the gold phase
with employees (HR doc) and assigned tasks.

Tuesday 8/17 Report with Marketing and PR for the project.
Create the Game Budget and flowchart for Project.

Thursday 8/19 Produce all information in Production File.

Tuesday 8/24 FPS Project 2: Schedule from concept to the gold phase
with employees (HR doc) and assigned tasks.

Thursday 8/26 Project Review One: Present Project 1

Tuesday 8/31 Report with Marketing and PR for the project.
Create the Game Budget and flowchart for Project.

Thursday 9/2 Produce all information in Production File.

Tuesday 9/7 Survival Horror Project 3: Schedule from concept to the gold phase
with employees (HR doc) and assigned tasks.
Project Review Two: Present Project 2

Tuesday 9/14 Report with Marketing and PR for the project
Create the Game Budget and flowchart for Project.

Thursday 9/16 Produce all information in Production File

Tuesday 9/21 PDF file the process book.

Thursday 9/23 PowerPoint the final Presentation.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/4

Hello All,

I did not get approved to move forward due to my idea. So I have changed my idea to creating 8 projects/8 different game genres, one for each remaining week. I'm currently working on the milestone list just in case Kim approves the new project.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 8/3

Hello All,

I have saved the job postings and sites as reference. The PowerPoint is done and ready to present.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Update 7/30

Hello All,

I found more companies to apply for. Areia Games, Sledgehammer Games, Perfect World Entertainment, and Blizzard Entertainment. I am still researching the companies for the culture they posses to fit my style and the games they games they create.

That's all for now,
Phillip

Blog Set up

Hello All,

This is the first week of class and I am still researching three companies that I would like to apply to. I currently have one, Atlantis Cyberspace Inc. I am still looking for two more. Maybe movie studios.

That's all for now.
Phil