Jacob Dixey PPJ #2

Jacob Dixey PPJ #2

Design Meeting - 1.5 Hours

Art Meeting - 1.5 Hours

Programming Meeting - 1 Hour

Dialogue Concept - 2 Hours

Survey Update - 2 Hours

Welded Weapons - 3 Hours

Total - 11 Hours

Dialogue Concept


Welded Weapons

What Went Right
It's good to see the quality of work being put in and to get working on a timeline for the story. It's done a great service to helping figure out the progression of technology of the world and the current state of it. Our meetings are continuing to be very useful on all fronts.

What Went Wrong
We had many problems with communication, from people doing work without talking about it, checking in, or trying to get it into the build, to even not showing up for the class meeting, leaving their status further in limbo. This is needs to be confronted as soon as possible.

What's Upcoming
We're going to be talking about this communication problem head on at our next design meeting. Additionally, I'll try to do better to put my foot down and to do my work in a timely manner, including doling out tasks where I can. Welded Weapons will be completed for next week so we can see how it melds with the rest of the gameplay. 

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