Here is my original idea for a virtual reality world. To begin with we all opted to keep the project independent by having our own areas to produce graphics and sounds after first choosing our respective worlds. But as the project advanced, we quickly discovered how much work it would require to finish it within the allotted time. To address this, we attempted to separate the graphics into two parts and pay close attention to the sonics.
Landscape:
I want the landscape to be set in a huge forest with abnormally large trees. influenced by Rockerfella Forest – California The intention of the piece is to make the player feel so small almost as if it was taken from the POV of an ant. The trees should tower up so high that you can’t see the ends and the trunks should be 10 times larger than any average tree.
Within the world, it must highlight the beauty of nature by incorporating idyllic sunlight that shines horizontally on the trees. If possible I would like to include fireflies within the piece and birds so large that you almost feel threatened.
Mood:
The purpose of this virtual reality is to continue the argument of how technology I blinding us away from nature. When you are walking around the world I would like it to bring a calm presence but a very lonely feeling. The intention is to make the player feel extremely small but in a comforting way where you can admire nature from a new perspective; looking at everything from a larger scale.
Type of play:
There will be no purpose to this game except to explore the world. However, to create excitement I would like to incorporate giant shadows and the rustling of trees from above; all with the intention of suggesting that something giant is around you. There could be small ads such as picking up grass or plants however the main intention is to admire the beauty.
