RizzTender | Game Design 2024 WIP

RizzTender Plan

Aspect ratio of game: 1920x1080

Asset ratio: 256x256

Character ratio: 512x512

Art theme: Pixel Art

Game mechanic: You play as a bartender trying to get sales on a slow Friday night. The player has to rizz their customers by serving them a drink within 10 seconds. If you get their order right your charm increases and if you get it wrong it decreases.

Assets:

1.Alcohol = Rum and Vodka

2.Syrups = Cranberry and Passionfruit

3.Toppings = Mint Leaf and Lemon

4.CHOICE = Ice or no Ice

5.Glass or Coconut (Cup)

UI: Dialogue boxes, phone UI for cutscene in the game, title (maybe) main menu (maybe)

Group Role Assign

Below are the roles that me and my group mates assigned to ourselves to try to split the workload.

Background art = Aurelia

Coding = Everyone

Characters = 2x Each for everyone

Cutscene UI (Phone UI)= Cathy

Dialogue System = Aurelia

Play App (Button) = Cathy

Options (How to) App and Recipe book App (Buttons) = Nadine

Random Apps (Not Buttons) = Cathy

Recipes and Recipe UI= Nadine

Rum and Vodka (Gameplay) = Aurelia

Glass and Coconut = Nadine

Mint Leaf and Lemon = Cathy

Ice = Nadine

Finished Drinks = Nadine and Anyone else who can too

Charm UI = Aurelia

Dialogue Script = Everyone

Recipes

Below are the recipes I came up with, as a group we found out that we would have 8 outcomes (Finished Drink Sprites) that we would have to create.

We also decided to get rid of Mint Leaf, Lemon, Ice or no ice in the equation and only focused on variables that would create the drink itself to save time and keep the drinks to a minimum of 8 only.

We have 6 characters and we only wanted to make 2 extra drinks to give the players 2 more options to choose from.

Potential Toppings:

1.Alcohol = Rum and Vodka

2.Syrups = Cranberry and Passionfruit

3.Toppings = Mint Leaf and Lemon

4.CHOICE = Ice or no Ice

5.Glass or Coconut (Cup)

NOTE: The name's next to the recipes is the drink that the person has named and picked to create.

Rum + Cranberry + Glass = Red Rum (Aurelia)

Rum + Cranberry + Coconut = Sirena’s Kiss (Nadine)

Rum + Passionfruit + Glass = Davy Jones’ Booty (Cathy)

Rum + Passionfruit + Coconut= Caribbean Craze (Nadine)

Vodka + Cranberry + Glass = Scorched Cranberry Surprise (Aurelia )

Vodka + Cranberry + Coconut = Blood N’ Guts (Cathy)

Vodka + Passionfruit + Glass = Star Song (Cathy)

Vodka + Passionfruit + Coconut = Passion Pacific (Nadine)

The Idea

Everyone in the group had different ideas. The idea of "Rizztender" as a whole is a combination of all our ideas into one. My contribution for the final idea was to make a smoothie in 10 seconds. My team mates wanted to do a dating sim of some sort and eventually we settled for charming the customers within 10 seconds by making a good drink.

Apart from Papa's Freezeria and other mobile games that came into my mind. My main inspiration for the drink idea was this minigame from Roblox, sourced from a game called Royale High. It's a smoothie bar where you can make your own drinks in-game while waiting for time to pass.

The above video shows most of the mechanics we want for our drink-making gameplay.

Dialogue (Group Collab)

We planned to voice act the dialogue below if we had the time to. Coding was our priority so we didn't get the chance to try.

INTRO PHONE CUTSCENE

Intro Dialogue:

Manager:

*Hey, as you know our profits have been at an all time low! Nothing seems to be working and we've tried everything in the book!

*Well, ALMOST everything...

*Listen - I need you to try something out:

*Why don't you put that CHARM of yours to good use and RIZZ up the customers while making their drink. You have to choose which drink you think is best for them. And remember! You have to be quick! I'd say 10 SECONDS MAX to make customers happy.

*I know this may not be the most conventional way to do this, but you're our last hope!

*So go out there, RIZZ up those customers, and save our bar!

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 1 - MILF

Milf: Hey Cutie~ [❤️] I'm feeling something... fruity... You see, I just committed "involuntary" manslaughter. I need something to... spice up my mood... You look like you're good with your hands, why don't you make me something... special. Surprise me.

(fav2)Option 1: Sure thing mama cita. One Red Rum comin' right up!

(fav1)Option 2: Of course, you can count on me. Scorched Cranberry Surprise only for you, my lady.

(incorrect)Option 3: Anything for you... mommy! I'll make you a Caribbean Craze.

(MAKE DRINK IN 1O SECONDS)

MOP1: Hm. Tastes just like the blood of my victims. It tastes like it's decaying. You could do better.

MOP2: Tastes just as bittersweet as the day my lover "left" me... You'll see me again soon~ [❤️]

MOP3: Sweet. Too sweet. I expected better from you.

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 2 - Ricardo Jose Steve Villavicencio Marco Juanito Aureillo Karlosi Dela Cruz Santos III

RJSVMJAKDS3: Pare ko, meron akong problema. Wag mo sabihin nanaman. Pwede mo ba akong gawin nang Star Song o isang Davy Jones' Booty o kahit isang Sirena's Kiss. Kahit ano. Ikaw bahala.

Player: …

(fav 1)Option 1: Star Song

(incorrect)Option 2: Davy Jones’ Booty

(fav 2)Option 3: Sirena’s Kiss

RJSVMJAKDS3OP1: O Diyos ko. Ano ba naman ito ang sarap! Salamat!

RJSVMJAKDS3OP2: What the- ano to- booty? Pwet? Why pare?! What I do to you ha? You think this funny ha? Galit ka ba sa akin ha?

RJSVMJAKDS3OP3: *cries*

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 3 - Roxanne

Roxanne: What’s up Rockstar?! Busy night tonight eh? I heard about how your business is going, like, so downhill. That’s so unfortunate! I’ve always kinda avoided this place but like, I wanna help you guys out! It’d be such a shame if a place this cute went outta business! I mean, it is going outta business but that’s ok! You seem nice, I’m sure you can find another job soon haha! Anyways, I’d like the usual please!~

(fav 1) Option 1: I have a feeling Caribbean Craze would suit you perfectly.

(fav 2) Option 2: Well you seem pretty passionate, a Passion Pacific ought to be right up your valley.

(Incorrect) Option 3: Judging by those fangs of yours, maybe you’d like a little bit of Blood ’N’ Guts.

ROP1: Caribbean Craze…you think I’m crazy?! Hah! I’ll take that as a complement! You sure do know your stuff! Maybe I will be a bit sad if this place goes outta business…

ROP2: Thanks but I wanted my favourite! THAT was my OLD favourite! I wanted my NEW favourite! Catch my drift? Still good though…

ROP3: Oh, so just because I’m a carnivore you think I’d like this drink!? That’s like, so rude! Don’t you know that I’m a vegan!? Ugh! I’m leaving!

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 4 - J.B.

Justine Bibe: When I 13 I had my first love~

Therewasnobodythatcomparedtomybabyandnobodycamebetweenusnorcouldevercomeabove-

(Incorrect) Option 1: “Wake me up before you gogo, don’t leave me hanging on like a yo-yo cause I’m not planning on going solo” (Passion Pacific)

(Fav 1) Option 2: “My first love broke my heart for the first time~” (Sirena’s kiss)

(Fav 2) Option 3: “Tell me somethin', girl. Are you happy in this modern world? Or do you need more? Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?” (Star Song)

JBOP1: Is it too late now to say sorry..?

JBOP2: This drink’s got me feeling like BABY BABY BABY OH~

JBOP3: She had me goin' crazy, oh, I was starstruck! She woke me up daily, don't need no Starbucks (Woo)!

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 5 - BrianZ

BrianZ: Salutations, plebeian! Back in my day, I have tasted only the finest of wines brought from the depths of ancient England and served to me in only the finest of chalices by my dear servants. So bestow upon me, o’lowly drink-mixing peasant, only your most wondrous of beverages.

(Fav 1) Option 1: Of course my Liege, I shall prepareth a drinketh suit'd only f'r thee. (Blood ‘N’ Guts)

(Incorrect) Option 2: Thy highness~ I’ll be’est sure to maketh something that’ll playeth 'round in thy insides~ (Passion Pacific)

(Fav 2) Option 3: Your excellency, I desire this shall maketh thy taste buds joyous! (Scorched Cranberry Surprise)

BOP1: mm yummy…

BOP2: What do you make of this fruity rubbish? BARTHOLOMEW! Prepare the guillotine immediately! THIS INSTANT!

BOP3: In the olden days, we would have had the head CHOPPED right off your shoulders for serving a drink THIS mediocre!… Upon reflection maybe it is just the quality of this day and age. I shall let you live.

INGAME DIALOGUE CUSTOMER 6 - Shark Man

Shark Man: Shark Man swam 13,570 kilometres to get to this bar. This is Shark Man’s first time at a land bar. Shark Man usually goes to water bars. Shark man likes a challenge. Shark Man will sacrifice you if you don’t make Shark Man drink. Make Shark Man drink. Now. Please. Thank you.

(Fav 2) Option 1: I've got something in mind to remind you of a good ol’ friend, buddy. (Davy Jones’ Booty)

(Incorrect) Option 2: Perhaps you’re looking for love, big man? Take this as a gift from me~ *winks* (Sirena’s Kiss)

(Fav 1) Option 3: I wonder what that mouth can do~ Surely such a big man with sharp teeth such as yourself would like a bit of Red Rum.

SOP1: Hey, this drink is named after Shark Man’s old best friend! Though Shark Man feel kinda bad about eating his booty…

SOP2: Shark Man thinks this drink tastes sad. Shark Man thinks the land bartender doesn’t get enough bishes. Shark Man will help you get laid. Fear not, fellow land person.

SOP3: Shark Man loves the taste of blood. *blushes and ascends to Shark heaven*

This sketch above is for my team mate, Cathy, she wanted me to explain to her my idea for the title screen. So, I drew this. To help her with creating the UI for the title screen.

My Title Screen Mechanic:
Title screen is a phone with a bunch of goofy apps placed around the play button which is a message notification from the manager of the bar. When player clicks the notification button that says "Play", the scene will change to an animated cutscene instructing the player on how to play the game with a bit of backstory about why you only get 10 seconds to serve each customer.

Characters

Shark Man, Shark Mafia

JB, Jelly Star

Above are my characters that I created for my share of customers. Aurelia helped me create Sharkman's abs but other than than it's my drawing.

Sharkman was supposed to be an average shark guy but, as a group, we decided he'd be leader of the Shark Mafia, so my team mates encouraged me to bedazzle him.

JB is short for Justine Bibe. I was inspired by jellyfish when creating JB's character. Since her colour palette was so colourful; i decided to make her into a popstar who sings Justin Bieber songs as a way of communication. Her singing personality was discussed between me and Cathy.

Drink Sprites

Sirena's Kiss

Passion Pacific

Carribean Craze

Above are the drink sprites I made. I enjoyed creating these sprites and used potions for inspiration. To draw the flower for passion pacific; I used a hibiscus flower for reference, from our hibiscus tree outside our house. I wanted to create colourful, magical, fun drinks to represent each of it's names well. I enjoyed making these sprites the most.

Fortunately, the drinks I chose were all in coconuts, so I just re-used the coconut sprite I made as a base for all the drinks. The above image is the reference I used for the coconuts and the straw in Passion Pacific.

Extras

Here are extra sprites I had to make to help my classmates in adding clutter to the background of the game. The empty coconut base for drinks and a bowl of ice.

UI

Above is the UI sprites I made, I was in charge of adding a recipe pop-up menu that could be accessed by pressing a button.

The buttons I made ended up working1 (See in Coding Tab for video.)

I ended up not adding the recipes onto the panel in Unity, only the background is there, because our group decided to stop working on the game because we were running out of time. The recipe menu would have looked something like this:

Rum + Cranberry + Glass = Red Rum

Rum + Cranberry + Coconut = Sirena’s Kiss

Rum + Passionfruit + Glass = Davy Jones’ Booty

Rum + Passionfruit + Coconut= Caribbean Craze

Vodka + Cranberry + Glass = Scorched Cranberry Surprise

Vodka + Cranberry + Coconut = Blood N’ Guts

Vodka + Passionfruit + Glass = Star Song

Vodka + Passionfruit + Coconut = Passion Pacific

The other drink sprites that are present above were made by my team mates with their chosen drinks. The reason why I didn't put this into Unity in the end was because our game didn't end up working in the final outcome so I put the semi-final recipe pop up here instead.

Coding Progress

As a group we are already not so confident in coding so most of the time we do our code together unless stated otherwise.

Initially, we started off getting help from ChatGPT mostly to see what our mechanics would look like in code so we sent a list like this:

Please give us an example of how to set up a dialogue system with a mechanic for our 2D Rizztender game that goes like this:

Steps:
1. game starts
2. customer asks for one of four drinks (25% chance of them picking one or the other)
3. The player gets 10 seconds to make the correct drink that the customer has asked for
4. If the drink is correct; customer says dialogue and you get 69 points.
5. If the drink is incorrect; customer says different dialogue and you lose 10 points.
6. Once the first customer leaves another one comes to ask for an order and the steps from 2-5 repeats for 6 customers.
7. Once all customers have left, if player has gotten all orders correct a new scene will appear with dialogue of a conversation happening and the player wins the game
8. If player gets 3 or more orders wrong, player loses and a new scene appears but with a dialogue of a different conversation happening
9. Whether player loses or wins, they get a button that appears which lets you go back to the main menu (different scene).

But ChatGPT wasn't super reliable for what we wanted to achieve because most of the time.

The code that they shared did not work in Unity. This part of the progress was done all together as a team because we find that it's easier to learn when we are all together.

Doing this helped us get used to some C# Scripting language.

Eventually, I got tired of reading code from ChatGPT. So I began researching, for my group, a tutorial that would help us with our bartending simulator game.

It was extremely difficult trying to find a tutorial because the web did not offer any that were specific to what we wanted. I tried looking for a "Papa's Freezeria" tutorial because our mechanic is similar to that game or more specific like "Bartender: The Right Mix".

But there was nothing not even a general tutorial for it.

Coding Progress

Eventually, I was able to find a tutorial but it wasn't exactly what we needed. It was similar, it's a video playlist made by a Youtuber, "Design and Deploy."

The playlist is called "Unity 5 - How to Make a Food Prep/Cooking Sim Time Management game"

Our group met up in person and I followed the tutorial and wrote most of the code in the beginning. My team mates just watched the tutorial to get a better understanding of it and we communicated every now and then to see if we were going in the right track. .Eventually, my other team mates took a turn but we had to stop because when we got to part 3 of the playlist, it did not resonate with our mechanics.

The Drink Prep steps we wanted:
1. Player clicks drink base (Rum/Vodka) and it instantiates onto green carpet

2. Player clicks syrup (Passionfruit/Cranberry) and it instantiates onto green carpet.

3. Player clicks cup (Coconut/Glass) and it instantiates onto green carpet.

4. Player clicks mixing cup in the middle and it should hide clones of the ingredients as well as the mixing cup, before instantiating the drink sprite (Depends on the recipe).

Instantiating the Ingredients

We ran into a problem where the syrup would not instantiate after clicking the drink base. It just would not clone but the drink base would. Sometimes, clicking a syrup would clone the wrong sprite too.

I fixed it by making separate scripts for the drink base and the syrups. I named them "DrinkControl" and "SyrupControl". No matter how many times we combined the ingredients all into one script, it just would not work. So I found that it was best to separate them.

I tried to recommend this for my team mates when someone else was coding at the time.

My team mate, Aurelia, found it hard to follow when me and her were communicating about the code so this wasn't used.

I fixed Cathy's sprite button and made it the right size. The problem was that the sprite's ratio was off because of the collider of the Unity button being to big - I re-imported the sprite in after I sized the button's size first not after.

This is referencing one of the videos I used to help me code a button for my recipe sprite I made.

This is the second video I used to help me code the button I made to go back to the home screen.

This part was super helpful in my coding journey because I was able to solve an issue I was struggling with for my Space Invaders Remake: Bubble Trouble.

My updates to Github.

Evidence that my buttons work in-game

This is referencing the video I used to help guide me make a script for the timer.

Following the video restricted the timer to play as soon as you press the play button in unity.

To make the timer start after clicking a button, I put the code under a new function I called "StartTimer".

I did this so that later when my team mates create the dialogue system, the timer will start once one of the options to make drink is clicked.

Evidence that the timer works

Previous Errors

When it was Cathy's turn to code, I helped her understand what was written and tried my best to guide her to fix the error stated below.

The error: The only drink that would spawn was Passion Pacific and the

We tried to look to ChatGPT for solutions and I tried to message the Discord server for help but we still didn't fix this issue.

Although, we did learn that if statements can only be used once but else if statements can be used more.

I tried to fix this error by myself, and did the code from the beginning again, following Design and Deploy's tutorial.

I also tried to ask ChatGPT and my lecturer for guidance.

I managed to fix the sprites instantiating weirdly again and tried to get the ingredient sprites to disappear after clicking the mixing cup, but it just wouldn't.

But thankfully, the finished drink sprite does spawn.

I also tried to turn the mixing cup into a button but it did not work either.

This error is still a work in progress and its crucial to the gameplay we want.

Evidence that the Ingredients are cloning but not the Finished Drinks

After these are resolved we need to figure out how to add the timer into the mix as well as the customers coming in order. Since we don't want the game to be never-ending.

Nadine Carillo

RizzTender Plan

Group Role Assign

Recipes

The Idea

Dialogue (Group Collab)

Characters

Drink Sprites

Extras

UI

Coding Progress

Coding Progress

Instantiating the Ingredients

Evidence that my buttons work in-game

Evidence that the timer works

Previous Errors

Evidence that the Ingredients are cloning but not the Finished Drinks

Broken RizzTender Game Outcome Video