[Let's Play] Quake III Arena

Source Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quake_III_Arena#/media/File:Quake3Title.jpg

Background

Gaming and game design is one of the most important standards for ICT-3. Designing high quality games requires that you play games too! For this assignment, students will have some time to play one of the most popular FPS arena-style games of all time: Quake 3.

Quake 3 was originally released in 1999 for the PC. It has since been ported to many other systems. There is a free-to-play version available through the QuakeLive website. Quake 3 was known for fast-paced action, good graphics, network play, and customization. Many mods are available for the game including Capture the Flag and other variants.

Source: Quake III Arena via Wikipedia.

Pre-Play Questions [5 Points]

Please answer the following questions in your journal. Label this assignment "Pre-Play: Quake III Arena". Write in complete sentences.

1. Who was the lead programmer for Quake III Arena? Who was the lead programmer for Doom II?
2. Who was the lead designer for Quake III Arena? Who was the lead designer for Doom II?
3. Who was the lead artist for Quake III Arena? Who was the lead artist for Doom II?
4. What do you think these two games have in common? What do you think is different about the two games?
5. Identify at least three technologies used by the Quake 3 III engine. Explain how they affected game play.
6. Identify and describe at least two game play modes available in Quake III arena.

Playing the Game

Students will play in groups of five at a time. You will play a typical Deathmatch game. Navigate the map collecting weapons and power-ups while you defeat your enemies.

Post-Play Questions [3 Points]

1. Did you enjoy the game? Why or why not?
2. Was the game easy to play? Did the controls make sense? Did you understand the point of the game?
3. What features stood out, good or bad, such as graphics, multiplayer experience, sound, or the challenge?
4. Would you want to play this game again? Why or why not?
5. Do you think the content of this game was appropriate for your age group? Why or why not?