Harding University -  Software Development Fall 2007

Nanosoft

Blockerman Redux Online

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Game Description

Join the ultimate strategic game board and advance until your opponent’s home bases while blocking him to get yours. The fun never ends, challenge your friends on-site or play them online. Blockerman Redux is very easy to learn and play. If you have played Blockade© (Lakeside, 1975) before, this game is your answered prayer for years. Never seen before in a computer game, Blockerman Redux uses Blockade’s game rules and includes new capabilities such as 3D characters, several game modes, special effects, and outstanding animations.

Game Features

· Real 3D display of game board.

· Animated movements and stunning effects.

· Several backgrounds and characters.

· Four exciting ways to play.

· Play against computer or human opponents.

· Match skills against others in Net Mode. 

· Easy to learn and play.

Game Requirements

· Windows 2000/XP/Vista

· 800MHz or faster processor

· 256MB RAM (512MB recommended for 2000/XP)

· DirectX 9 or better

· Internet Explorer 6.0 or better

· XNA

 

About Nanosoft

· Pablo Oropin: 

· Majors: Computer Engineering and Computer Science

· Networking, Artificial Intelligence, and Operability

· Project Manager

 

 

· Ross Thian:

· Major: Computer Science

· Artificial Intelligence

 

 

· Joshua Statuer

· Major: Computer Science

· Animation, GUI, and Integration.

 

 

· Braulio Jaen

· Majors: Computer Information Systems and Information Technology

· Documentation, Help, and Website.

 

 

Tools

Visual C# Express: C# is a simple, type-safe, object oriented, general-purpose programming language. Visual C# provides code-focused developers with powerful tools and language support to build rich, connected web and client applications on the .NET Framework.

XNA Framework: The XNA framework is a collection of libraries and objects that refines the C# language to make game development more efficient. It is especially effective to work with resources like graphics and sound.

Visual Studio 2005: Even though, all the game’s development will be done with XNA Framework and Visual C# Express (which is a standalone program), Visual Studio tools are employed to create the installer with its corresponding packages.

Visual SourceSafe: Visual SourceSafe is used for source control. Users check out and check in files that are a part of the project to avoid discrepancies. It also logs old versions of files.

Autodesk 3Ds Max: 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software helps design visualization professionals, game developers, and visual effects artists maximize their productivity by streamlining the process of working with complex scenes.

Blender: Blender is an additional 3D modeling software, which is also free program, to be used especially for its relatively easy handling and its high quality output.

 

Blockerman Redux Main Menu.

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Game Board view during a simulated game,

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The 3D Game board rotates to ease player’s control and view of the game.

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Nanosoft Team.