Creating a New Chat System

Design Methods

- Competitive analysis (examined past and present solutions)
- Worked within console and platform restrictions
- Addressed common voice chat annoyances
- Generated wireframes, prototypes and design document

Project Summary

Without relying on voice chat, this project strived to solve the issue of a built in chat system that could accommodate users of all levels.



Game Play

The focus of this project centered around system that would not distract the player from the main goal or tasks of the game. The player could easily see a message, comprehend its meaning, and respond in a timely and accurate manner.Here is a PDF of the design document.



Focus

Existing chat systems.
Successful designs.
Player accessability.
Controller restrictions.


Project Roles

- Wireframing and Design.
- 5 hour time limit.