User Interface (UI)

[FenixFireMage]

– the start screen and any other interface or interface-like elements should be intuitive—external direction should not be necessary to navigate the interface – any information necessary to play the game should be easily accessible via the UI; at minimum, there should be an interface page which lays out the control scheme and describes the player’s objectives

[chasemcintyre105]

Breaking this task up into multiple individual tickets: Each menu item will utilize animations for transitions

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Home Screen UI

• Menu with links to:
  • 1) Settings menu
  • 2) Launch Game
  • 3) Exit Game
  • 4) Resources menu

  • 5) Extra Information Menu

    Settings Menu

    • Menu with link to:
  • Game rule settings

    • Graphics/Sound Options

      Resources Menu

    • Contains information/links to:
  • Basic chess rules/tutorials
  • Advanced chess theory/practices

  • Resources used that we did not create

    Extra Information Menu

    • Menu with links to:
  • Git code repository
  • Old/Beta code
    • Game versions
    • Unity/Blendr Models

    • Unity environments

      Game Rule Setting Menu

      • Access to alter:
  • Certain basic rules
  • Turn timer

  • Environment selection

    Aesthetic / Transition Animations

    • Customized chess themed background splash
    • Color scheme matching game environment
    • Cohesive look and feel across menus
    • Clean, Structured, Finished button/text themes