Contents at a Glance

This section is currently a draft, and is subject to change.

Table of Contents

Document History

Preface

1. Introduction

1.1. Free/Libre and Open Source Software
1.2. Free-To-Play Business Model
1.3. Fair-To-Play Conceptual Model
1.4. Free/Libre-To-Play Business and Development Model
1.5. Free/Libre-To-Game Business and Development Model

2. Game Concept

2.1. Game Title
2.2. Game Logo
2.3. Game Motto
2.4. Game Concept Statement
2.5. The One Question
2.6. Game Mood
2.7. Genres
2.8. Target Audience
2.9. Target Platforms
2.10. Game Flow
2.11. Look and Feel
2.12. Game Balance
2.13. Game Security
2.14. Anti-Cheating Statement
2.15. Unique Selling Points

3. Game Architecture

3.1. Game Architecture
3.2. Game User Modes (GUMs)

3.2.1. Single-Player User Mode (SPUM)
3.2.2. Multi-Player User Mode (MPUM)
3.2.3. Massive Multi-Player User Mode (MMPUM)

3.3. Game Battle Modes (GBMs)

3.3.1. Struggle Battle Mode (STBM)
3.3.2. Realistic Battle Mode (RCBM)
3.3.3. Simulator Battle Mode (SIBM)

3.4. Game Battle Types (GBTs)

3.4.1. Call-To Battle (CTB)
3.4.2. Team Battle (TMB)

3.5. Battle Aiming Modes (BAMs)

3.5.1. Struggle Aiming Mode (STAM)
3.5.2. Sniper Aiming Mode (SNAM)
3.5.3. Grazing Aiming Mode (GRAM)

4. Product Concept

4.1. Player Experience
4.2. Visual and Audio Style
4.3. Game World Fiction
4.4. Monetisation
4.5. Technology, Tools, and Platforms

4.5.1. Hardware and Operating System
4.5.2. Development Tools
4.5.3. Server and Networking
4.5.4. Monetisation and Advertising
4.5.5. Internationalisation and Localisation

5. Systems Concept

5.1. Fictional Players
5.2. Core Loops

5.2.1. Game Client Loop (GCL)
5.2.2. Main-Menu Loop (MML)
5.2.3. Single-Player Loop (SPL)
5.2.4. Multi-Player Loop (MPL)
5.2.5. Garage-Battle Loop (GRGBTL)
5.2.6. Garage Loop (GRGL)
5.2.7. Battle Loop (BTL)
5.2.8. Technology-Tree Loop (TTL)
5.2.9. Weapon Type Selection Loop (WTSL)
5.2.10. Country Selection Loop (CYSL)
5.2.11. Weapon Unit Selection Loop (WUSL)
5.2.12. Weapon Unit Upgrade Loop (WUUL)
5.2.13. Weapon Unit Customisation Loop (WUCL)
5.2.14. Crew Selection Loop (CSL)
5.2.15. Crew Recruitment Loop (CRL)
5.2.16. Crew Training Loop (CTL)
5.2.17. Crew Customisation Loop (CCL)
5.2.18. Cash Budgeting Loop (CBL)
5.2.19. Weapon Selection Loop (WSL)
5.2.20. Ammunition Selection Loop (ASL)
5.2.21. Battle Aiming Mode Selection Loop (BAMSL)
5.2.22. Team Coordination Loop (TCRL)
5.2.23. Team Communication Loop (TCML)
5.2.24. Teaming Loop (TMGL)
5.2.25. Battle Mode Selection Loop (BMSL)
5.2.26. Battle Type Selection Loop (BTSL)
5.2.27. Pause-Menu Loop (PML)
5.2.28. Anti-Cheating Loop (ACHL)

5.3. Objectives and Progression

5.3.1. Experience Growth Goal (EGG)
5.3.2. Skill Mastery Goal (SMG)
5.3.3. Weapon Mastery Goal (WMG)
5.3.4. Combat Mastery Goal (CMG)
5.3.5. Team Communication Mastery Goal (TCMG)
5.3.6. Tactical Teamwork Mastery Goal (TTMG)
5.3.7. Military Leadership Mastery Goal (MLMG)
5.3.8. Military History Mastery Goal (MHMG)

6. Game Systems

6.1. Game Narrative
6.2. Main Game Systems
6.3. Interactivity

7. Process Concept

7.1. Team
7.2. Time

Glossary of Terms

Bibliography

Table of Figures

Figure 1.1. Free/Libre, Open-Source, and Closed-Source Software
Figure 1.2. Free-To-Play Business and Development Model
Figure 1.3. Free-To-Play Business Model’s Submodels and Components
Figure 1.4. Fair-To-Play Conceptual Model
Figure 1.5. Free/Libre-To-Play Business and Development Model
Figure 1.6. Free/Libre-To-Play and Free/Libre-To-Game Models
Figure 2.1. Master Sun
Figure 2.2. DGA Game’s Logo
Figure 3.1. DGA Game’s Principal Architecture

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