The Content Creation Workflow of the Ship Simulator Game - A Case Study
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This document outlines the content creation workflow for a ship simulator game, detailing the company's structure and objectives, which include becoming a leader in maritime and emergency simulation. It describes the process of creating high-detail 3D models, including various technical aspects, and also lists tools used for project management and collaboration. The company has successfully delivered over 40 serious game projects and sold over 400,000 copies of the ship simulator series.
The Content Creation Workflow of the Ship Simulator Game - A Case Study
- 1. The content creation workflow of the Ship Simulator game – a case study CASA workshop on 3D Advanced Media in Gaming And Similation, June 2009 Pjotr van Schothorst, founder and CTO
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- 3. What do we do? Emergency Response Training Training Simulators Simulation Games 3
- 4. Our clients Note: this is not a full list 4
- 5. Ship Simulator Series: Over 400.000 copies sold to date!
- 12. Find the CAD files
- 13. Find the details
- 14. Create a high-detail 3D model
- 15. Create a texture
- 18. Create windows as separate surfaces
- 19. Create separate models of all the moving parts
- 20. Put it all together
- 22. Lightmap
- 23. Create a walkthrough collision model
- 24. Create a physics collision model
- 25. Create the bridge interior model
- 26. Create models of the controllers
- 27. Create a low-detail model for distant viewing
- 28. Create a low-detail model for the water reflection
- 29. Paint the hull vertex model according to possible damage
- 30. Create a chart icon model
- 31. Import in game engine Set basic physical properties
- 32. Apply hydrodynamic and propulsion properties
- 43. Support tools • SVN: Document Management System. Mostly used by programmers, not for artwork (yet) • Well-organised fileserver, transparent folder structure • VPN: Integrate remote workers • Secure FTP: access to parts of the file server by volunteers and customers • Bug tracker: beta testers and clients • Forum: part public, part restricted to volunteers • E-mail, Live Messenger, Skype