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Resource Statement: This is the intended timeframe and plan for the development of Seeking Flight 19. The timeline and tasks given is realistically achieveable.
Project Timeline
ARG Resource Statement
TIMELINE
week 8
organise and develop the website and group forum
refine tasks
slightly reduce scope of pitch and possible add more to the educators side of the narrative
create encrypted posters as mapping and clues to tasks
create a website for both the rebellion and the educators
group formation
brainstorming and idea further development
week 9
roles assigned
puzzles and tasks now clearly defined and developed
explore different media for the educators hypnosis tools - more images , audio
work out the mapping of each task ( LOCATION BASED)
review timeline of game and difficulty level
week 10
further develop intricacy of tasks - timing, location , possible problems
confirm locations for each task
organise actors for - "intellectual zombie's" , tutors ( the educators ) good and "bad" , anonymous students from the rebellion
develop online media and tasks
week 11
further analysis of progress so far - positive and negative
week 12
extensive review of game
testing different possible problematic features of the game
testing the game in general
week 13
game finished and played through
fully documented
ROLES
Role 1
web design - to create website with forum for each side
deal with web based ideas - coding for embedded clues and tasks briefs
Role 2
visual design - creating posters , graphics , photos and editing
Role 3
real time action and role play organiser -train and inform actors in what to do and roles to be executed
finding suitable locations for many of the tasks and puzzles...
Role 4
group organisation - help keeping on track , tie-up loose ends and helping with anything - editing - creative writing for interfaces.
MATERIALS
multiple locations within QUT Kelvin Grove
iphone or smartphone
posters
ACTORS ( a good 10 ...or as many as possible)
masks( something to cover face , for the rebellion group)
fake websites
pen and paper
access to library PA
computers
blackboard access
internet
costumes or op shop clothes ( preferably bizarre)
a karaoke/singstar machine
Resource Statement
Timeline
Week 7:
Groups Formed Roles Assigned ARG Refined/Finalised
Week 8:
Storyline Completed Begin Script writing (puzzles) Begin Websites design Posters/flyers Designed Online Ad/Bulletin post finished Actors sourced Website domains registered
Week 9:
Websites and script in final draft stage Location Scouting Mobile Phones and other devices sourced Print posters/flyers
Week 10:
Website, Script finished Locations finalised Mobile phones voicemails/morse code recordings completed Actors given lines to learn
Week 11:
Websites launched and tested/bugs fixed Finalisation of all elements Time for quick fixes/last minute changes
Week 12:
Launch of ARG. Rabbit holes online - Ads online, emails sent, protest organised Progress monitored/documented Real World Encounter Mobile Phone Drop Secured
Week 13:
Climax and conclusion of ARG Post-Game Review and documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Puppet Master Will be responsible for overseeing the ARG from development through to execution. Will liase with rest of team to make sure content is uniform and follows the direction set out in the pitch. During the game, will be responsible for ensuring events occur correctly and that players reach the end. Also will design posters/flyers, online Ad and logo/symbol.
Script Writer Will be responsible for writing the script and puzzles of the game. All written content will pass through this person to ensure uniformity. Puzzles will be developed in close collaboration with the Puppet Master.
Web Developer Design and develop fake websites and administer them throughout the ARG. Work closely with Puppet Master and Script Writer in ensuring content is correct. Flash skills required.
'Real World' Events Coordinator Will be responsible for all real world events in ARG. responsibilities include Scouting for locations, organising Mobile phones and other devices to be used. Organising actors, putting up posters and flyers.
Materials For Production
Computers with Adobe Suite
Stock photography
At least 3 mobile devices
USB Stick
Printing Facilities
Access to Students emails and posting privileges on Blackboard
Web Hosting
Costumes for actors
Extras for protest event
List of Materials + List of Roles and Responsibillties
List of Materials
Programs (Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver) or similar substitute
Computer (Mac or PC)
Hard drive to store files (Master Copy)
1 USB (use in-game)
Mobile (For testing applications)
Internet Access
Actor (for fugitive sub-plot – if needed)
Sticker (Poster) Print out / Stencil / Spray-paint
List of Roles and Responsibilities
VIDEO EDITOR / ANIMATOR
Edit teaser trailer
Animate / edit videos used in game
Outcome: Have videos that communicate aesthetic of game and links to new clues as per game structure
FLASH APP DEVELOPER x2
1st App Designer
Build Augmented Reality
Outcome: An app that will strengthen immersion of audience, where the mobiles / webcams are the portals to viewing virtual world based on clues(logo) located around Brisbane city.
2nd App Designer
Build Interactive map
Outcome: A tool that give users hints to where Logo locations are, and building structures important to the game
WEB DESIGNER
Create the fake blog website (Make sure it works)
Set up fake accounts (Facebook, twitter, YouTube)
Outcome: A working interactive interface that is implemented into the game narrative without major disruptions (i.e not doing what it was intended to do).
CONTENT MANAGER / STORY WRITER
Help build the strength of the narrative by adding/subtracting/editing
Make sure content over various interfaces are cohesive
Make sure no information differ / contradict itself
Outcome: Audience is clear on the narrative of the story and what the instructions are – minimizing confusion. Fosters immersion strategies.
RESEARCHER
Locate places to integrate game
Obtain resources relevant to game (i.e map of Brisbane city)
Real World issues that can be implemented into the game
Outome: Helps with create the notion of disbelief, and finds real world information that the game can build itself onto.
GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Develop logo for use over various interfaces
Develop overall aesthetic for game (font / titles / colour scheme)
Outcome: A cohesive visual reference for various other interfaces – that audience can easily recognise.
Roles and Responsibilities
It is predicted that at least four people should be a part of the development team for this project in order for it to be successfully implement in six weeks.
Team Member 1: Designer
Qualities/Skills:
Good working knowledge of, and talent in, print and web design
Responsibilities:
Tweak the design of the StudentsOnline logo and OIR logo
Tweak the design of the OIR website
Design the Member's Area of the OIR website
Design and print the StudentsOnline poster
Design of the clues and print
Design and set up blog
Design "The Cloud" documents' template
Ensure design quality and consistency across all aspects of the ARG
Set up 10 email and Facebook accounts and two other social media accounts
Team Member 2: Web Developer
Qualities/Skills:
Good working knowledge of web design and development.
Generally tech savvy
Responsibilities:
Further develop the OIR website, including the Members' Area
Look into domain and web hosting for the site
Set up ‘The Cloud’
Maintain the website throughout the game
Set up 10 email and Facebook accounts and two other social media accounts
Team Member 3: IT Developer/Tech assistant
Qualities/Skills:
Good working knowledge of program development
Generally tech savvy
Responsibilities:
Design and develop the simulation computer interface
Ensure set up the simulation computer and surrounding area
Find a long and strange-looking cable
Ensure all technical aspects of the game are working correctly throughout development and implementation
Team Member 4: Content Developer
Qualities/Skills:
Excellent command of English
Good attention to detail
Responsibilities:
Write the simulation document from ‘The Cloud’
Ensure all content is consistent and accurate
Act as Declan during the game – sending/responding to emails
Set up additional Facebook pages - StudentsOnline Launch Event, StudentsOnline group page, OIR page
Confirm use of rooms
Find actor to play Declan
Set up 10 email and Facebook accounts and two other social media accounts
Team Member 5: Content Developer 2
Qualities/Skills:
Excellent command of English
Good attention to detail
Responsibilities:
Determine the content of the website, tweaking existing and writing what goes in the Member's Area
Find photographs to use for Facebook profiles – at least 40 and must be copyright free/Creative Commons
Write and encrypt ‘other’ documents from ‘The Cloud’
Set up 10 email and Facebook accounts and four other social media accounts
All Members
Check others’ work
Ensure general consistency
Set up the game - Put clues into place and stick posters up during the game etc.
Test website, social media profiles
Compile documentation
Fix bugs
Evaluate the game
Materials
A list of materials which are necessary for the development and implementation of this project.
Software:
Print design software (Ie. Adobe Illustrator)
Web development tools (MS Visual Studio or Notepad ++)
CryptoForge.
Word processing software (MS Word)
Services:
Facebook - 40 accounts, 2 groups, 1 event
Blog (Ie. Tumblr)
Twitter/Tumblr/any other social media - 10 accounts each
QUT email account for Declan
Email accounts - 40 addresses (for each Facebook account)
QUT discussion board
Web hosting services: domain name and hosting for a small website
Dropbox or similar online document system. Alternatively, the system could be built from scratch.
Printing services – Aprox. 100 A4 pages to be printed in colour
Hardware:
Two computers in nearby rooms
Locations access:
Two rooms on the QUT Kelvin Grove campus. Z3-106 and Z2-102 have been specified, but changing these locations is definitely feasible
A room nearby to Z3-106 (or substitute room) with a locked door and available key
Miscellaneous:
A long, strange-looking, cable
Digital photos of various people for Facebook/social media profiles - at least 40 different people. (Must be copyright free/creative commons)
Blue tac and/or sticky tape
Envelope
Paper
Pens
A male actor
