High Level Goals

MILESTONE 1 - Init, game loop, shutdown: DONE

• Windows Crap
• DX Init Crap
• V3D Init and draw something

MILESTONE 2 - In the world: DONE

• Basic models (Vince)
  • 2D rendering capability for Front End/cockpit overlays - done
  • placebo ship model - done
• Basic Inputs (Craig)
  • inputs acknowledged - done
  • design input packets - done
  • AI framework - done
  • Dynamic objects defined - done
  • Ship physics - done but not properly tested
• Front End in existence (Craig) - done

MILESTONE 3 - Mid-December, 2002

• Vince
  • Continuing with rendering
  • Front End parser for psd
• Craig
  • Collision and interaction detection and messaging
  • Worldview module
  • Front End functionality: bitmaps, buttons and screens - done
• Russ
  • Some Front End screens

MILESTONE 4

• Vince
  • In-game model loading and rendering
  • Dynamic 3D overlays for the Cockpit
• Craig
  • Collision and interaction handling complete
  • Advanced dynamics: control systems and responses rather than Euler
  • Complex weapon effects
  • More complex front end functionality: lists, edits, dropdowns
• Russ
  • Models for in-game objects
  • Most Front End screens complete

MILESTONE 5

• Vince
  • Network connectivity can be built and is stable (even with Internet issues)
  • All Rendering effects complete
• Craig
  • All object interactions work and produce desired effects
  • Networked commands encorporated in AI
  • Balance testing with the multitude of AI parameters
• Russ
  • Front End screens complete
  • In game art complete

MILESTONE 6 - BETA - Gameplay Aspects

• Cleaning up problems
• Game solidly playable

MILESTONE 7 - RELEASE - Feature Creep (aka Version 2.0)

• Effects (lens flare)
• Coolness (power-ups)
• Options (different weapons)
• Computer-controlled ships
• Story-line