Unity Tutorials - Semester 2

3D Character Rigs

Summary

Implement common playable character rigs for 3D games.

This quest focuses on:

• Setting up a First Person 3D character rig using Unity Starter Assets
• Setting up a Third Person 3D character rig using Unity Starter Assets

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
• Obstacles/Challenge
  N/A
• Goal
  N/A

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q1 - First Person" and "Scenes/Q1 - Third Person"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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ProBuilder Levels

Summary

Create 3D level geometry and other 3D assets to facilitate compelling game design opportunities.

This quest focuses on:

• ProBuilder and 3D Editor Navigation
• Foundational 3D Asset Techniques
• Gameplay in a 3D Environment

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
• Obstacles/Challenge
  At Least 3 Unique Level Traversal Obstacles/Hazards
  Falling off the map resets the game
• Goal
  Reach the End

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q2"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Terrain Builder

Summary

Create a 3D landscape for immersing the player in upcoming game mechanics.

This quest focuses on:

• 3D Terrain Builder

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
• Obstacles/Challenge
  N/A
• Goal
  N/A

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q3"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.
• Content Requirements
  - An area of high elevation that cannot be climbed
  - An area of low elevation that guides the player along a route
  - Terrain coloring (at least 2 texture layers)
  - Detail foliage such as grass
  - A "human-made" structure that stands out from the rest of the organic landscape (can be made by mixing ProBuilder with Terrain, for example)

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3D Interactions

Summary

Create a series of interactive environment props to use with the first-person player controller.

This quest focuses on:

• First-Person Interactivity
• Doors
• Switches
• Lights

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
  E = Interact
• Obstacles/Challenge
  Locked Doors
  Keys
• Goal
  Explore and Unlock all Obstacles

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q4"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.
• Interactable Content Requirements
  - Door #1 that you can open directly
  - Door #2 that is opened using a nearby button
  - Door #3 that opens if a specific key has been collected
  - Door #4 that is opened using a nearby button only if a different key has been collected
  - Three switches that toggle 3 overlapping lights of different colors

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AI NavMesh

Summary

Implement enemies that cycle through distinct behavior states. These enemies will use the Unity NavMesh Pathfinding AI to patrol and chase the player.

This quest focuses on:

• Pathfinding AI usage with Unity NavMesh
• Dynamic enemy behaviors based on state

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
  E = Interact
• Obstacles/Challenge
  Level obstructions
  Enemies with different follow behaviors (see below)
• Goal
  Avoid Enemies

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q5"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.
• Enemy Behavior Types (2 Entities)
  - Enemy #1 follows you constantly, adjusting for any static and dynamic obstructions
  - Enemy #2 follows you depending on alert status, but otherwise patrols a set route

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FPS Mechanics

Summary

Establish basic first-person combat mechanics using hitscan and projectile attacks.

This quest focuses on:

• First-Person Combat Mechanics
• First-Person View Models

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
  Click to use Hitscan Attack
  Righ-Click to use Projectile Attack
• Obstacles/Challenge
  Level obstructions
• Goal
  Shoot physics-enabled boxes

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q6"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Humanoid Animations

Summary

Rig humanoid character models and apply 3D animations that blend in reaction to gameplay.

This quest focuses on:

• 3D Character Animations
• Mixamo
• Rigs
• 3D Animation Blending

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Directional Movement
  Space = Jump
  Mouse Movement = Camera Movement
  Click to use Hitscan Attack
  Righ-Click to use Projectile Attack
• Obstacles/Challenge
  Level obstructions
  Navmesh Enemies
• Goal
  Avoid Enemies

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q7"
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Particle Systems

Summary

You will create three different particle systems. Two will be prescribed step-by-step, while the third will be from your own experimentation.

This quest focuses on:

• 3D Textures
• Materials
• Particle Systems

Core Loop Requirements

• N/A - This quest is a non-interactive showcase of special effects

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Particles"
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Genre, Part 1

Summary

Establish the foundations of a game in the real-time strategy (RTS) genre.

This quest focuses on:

• RTS camera control
• RTS character management
• RTS character movement

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Move Camera
  Click to Select a character
  Right-Click to Move selected character
• Obstacles/Challenge
  N/A
• Goal
  N/A

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/RTS"
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Genre, Part 2

Summary

Establish more foundational mechanics in a real-time strategy (RTS) prototype.

This quest focuses on:

• Additional RTS genre mechanics
• Group Selection
• Targeting and Attacks
• Chase Movement

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WASD = Move Camera
  Click to Select a character
  Right-Click to Move selected character
• Obstacles/Challenge
  Enemies and Environment Obstacles
• Goal
  Attack physics-enabled boxes

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG2_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/RTS"
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!