Unreal Engine Game with Networked Multiplayer - cs428TAs/w2023 GitHub Wiki

The Project

Our repository: https://github.com/dawnE64/BaseBumpRepo

Make a game in Unreal Engine with a focus on getting Networked Multiplayer.

Some easy go to games could be some kind of shooter or brawler. Or we could do a turn based grid based game so that anyone wanting to do logic for the game could work strictly within code and not have to worry about the Engine. Any kind of simple game would work, the important part would be adding in the network functionality so the game could be played multiplayer on several computers at once.

Initial Idea

A simple fighting game where you have 2 minutes to customize your fighter. You can balance attack, defense, speed or something like that. And maybe choose either a sword or gun. And then a special item like a jet pack, invisibility device, or grenades. This can scale up to any number of players to help focus on networking techniques.

Deliverables

Deliverable #1 - Team Members

Westen Masterson
John Stout
Carolynn Chang
Connor Pemberton
Nathan Larsen
Andrew Winsborrow
Jeffrey Arnold

Deliverable #2 - Organization Chart

Org Chart

Roles and Responsibilities

Role	Person	Responsibility
Project Manager	John Stout	Unifies team with the game vision. Creates project specifications and delivery deadlines. Tracks project status. Helps with programming when available.
Chief Architect	Westen Masterson	Responsible for consistency and extensibility of game and networking architecture. Works with Project Manager and Game Designer to define project requirements and feasibility. Helps with programming when available.
Matrix Surfer / Networking Programmer	Nathan Larsen, Andrew Winsborrow	Responsible for networking and server architecture and replicating game state between agents. Works with Architect to create extensible and performant gameplay.
Game Designer	Carolynn Chang	Defines game vision and design, gameplay feature and other ideation. Helps with gameplay programming.
UI Designer	Connor Pemberton	Designs assets and UI for the game. Works with Game Designer to create menus and lobbies for the game. Helps with gameplay programming when available.
Sound Designer	Carolynn Chang	Implements audio interfacing for the game and associated assets.
Level Designer	Jeffrey Arnold	Responsible for level/environment creation and environmental interactions.
Quality Assurance	Carolynn Chang	Ensures gameplay matches with specifications and vision of the game. Tests gameplay and reports bugs and works with Project Manager on a plan to get those resolved.

Deliverable #3 - Project Requirements

Project Requirements

Deliverable #4 - PERT and Gantt charts

PERT Chart

Gantt Chart

Architecture Doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hztaQowX39fGAktqXmO2YJATPgKcNbp21mxQ_GALcb4/

Test Plan

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kP3xf2qJnV_Y7lmfBkXLPdFpXUB2DmWaVu00V6CVsVg/edit