{"id":181,"date":"2021-03-26T15:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?p=181"},"modified":"2021-03-29T10:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T14:58:06","slug":"the-alpha-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?p=181","title":{"rendered":"The Alpha Build"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019ve recently completed our alpha build \u2014 the first playable version of our game. An alpha build is essential for detecting bugs and providing a general feel for how the game should play out, both with mechanics and environment. For this build, we implemented some key factors: player buggy models, usable powerup items, improved opponent AI, and lots more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In previous weeks, we have showcased our concept art &#8212; a low poly, geometric design and more cartoony artstyle. For our alpha build, our Art team translated this 2D concept art into 3D models. Players are now able to choose from <em>eleven<\/em> unique buggies inspired by real buggies throughout CMU history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"947\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ascension_new_total-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"182\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=182\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ascension_new_total-1-1.png 947w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ascension_new_total-1-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ascension_new_total-1-1-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Ascension Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"915\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/betabuggy_new-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"183\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=183\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/betabuggy_new-1-1.png 915w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/betabuggy_new-1-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/betabuggy_new-1-1-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Beta Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"936\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish_new-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"184\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=184\" class=\"wp-image-184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish_new-1-1.png 936w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish_new-1-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish_new-1-1-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Fish Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"955\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/noname_new-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"185\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=185\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/noname_new-1-1.png 955w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/noname_new-1-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/noname_new-1-1-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Skeleton Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"944\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pirateship_new-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"186\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=186\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pirateship_new-3-1.png 944w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pirateship_new-3-1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pirateship_new-3-1-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pirate Ship Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"939\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/robobuggy_new-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"187\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=187\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/robobuggy_new-1-1.png 939w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/robobuggy_new-1-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/robobuggy_new-1-1-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Robo Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"953\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stealth_new-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"188\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=188\" class=\"wp-image-188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stealth_new-1-1.png 953w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stealth_new-1-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stealth_new-1-1-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Stealth Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"949\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/baby_leroy.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"189\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/baby_leroy.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=189\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/baby_leroy.png 949w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/baby_leroy-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/baby_leroy-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Baby Leroy Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"899\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathtub_new.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"190\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathtub_new.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=190\" class=\"wp-image-190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathtub_new.png 899w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathtub_new-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathtub_new-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bathtub Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"919\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/keg.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"191\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/keg.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=191\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/keg.png 919w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/keg-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/keg-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Keg Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"955\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/malice.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"192\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/malice.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=192\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/malice.png 955w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/malice-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/malice-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Malice Buggy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our art team has also implemented 3D builds throughout Track 1, including barriers, the Phipps Conservatory, and the Pothole Bus, and our finish line on the Schenley Bridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-End-Bridge-1024x626.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-End-Bridge-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-End-Bridge-300x183.png 300w, 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These will appear on the player\u2019s screen when they pick up an item.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"308\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Slippy-small-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"201\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Slippy-small-1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=201\" class=\"wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Slippy-small-1.png 308w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Slippy-small-1-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Slippy&#8221; spin-out<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"365\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Flag-small.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"199\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Flag-small.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=199\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Flag-small.png 365w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Flag-small-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Pittsburgh Pennant&#8221; flag distraction<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"281\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Gumband-small.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"200\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Gumband-small.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=200\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Gumband-small.png 281w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Gumband-small-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Gumband-small-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Gumband Ball&#8221; buggy slingshot<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1-1024x639.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"198\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/?attachment_id=198\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1-1024x639.png 1024w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Coffee-Boost-UI-1.png 1194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">In-game screenshot of powerup item UI, &#8220;Coffee Cup&#8221; speed boost<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">In-game screenshot of powerup item UI, &#8220;Coffee Cup speed boost&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Design team has been focused on UI design, weekly external playtesting, and level design.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For our alpha build, we have implemented the beginnings of UI framework. Our improved buggy selection screen allows players to scroll through each of our eleven buggy models. Players can also see their buggy opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Buggy-Selection-1024x635.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Buggy-Selection-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Buggy-Selection-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Buggy-Selection-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Alpha-Buggy-Selection.png 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Sound team has included SFX for rolling wheels, when an item is picked up, and when a player goes through a speed boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><br><strong>Code<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Code team has been hard at work finalizing our buggy driving system, and driving has been fine-tuned for a smoother, easier-to-handle player experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Code has also included opponent buggy AI. Now players will race against three opponent buggies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Opponents-Example.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Player racing against opponents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Code has implemented the powerup item framework. Players can now pick up and use items along the track \u2014 <em>but so can opponent buggies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Slippy-Example.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>&#8220;Slippy&#8221; powerup dropped by player<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>       <br><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the coming weeks&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Art will be creating more 3D models for Track 1 buildings and powerup items.<\/li><li>UI designs will be further developed<\/li><li>Code will be fine-tuning opponent AI and powerup item usage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">See you next week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve recently completed our alpha build \u2014 the first playable version of our game. An alpha build is essential for detecting bugs and providing a general feel for how the game should play out, both with mechanics and environment. For this build, we implemented some key factors: player buggy models, usable powerup items, improved opponent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/181"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=181"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/181\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/181\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=181"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.ideate.cmu.edu\/53-472\/s2021\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}