Song Used: Ikebukuro West Exit Five-way Intersection - Makoto Yoshimori (Durarara!! OST)
With the idea of Pure War in mind, I decided upon a concept regarding the pursuit of everyday comforts, homeliness and safety when in constant fear of the unknown. I decided to create a model which I called the "Safe-box" (viewable here). While I was not able to actually incorporate this object into gameplay, the video above shows my design and intent.
The Safe-Box intends to evoke a sense of homeliness, especially when placed in the Quarry environment. The outer texture served not only to compliment the surroundings but also implied safeness, a strong outer shell to protect from warfare (and gunfire during a game). A window was added so that one could see that the interior of the Safe-Box appeared warm and inviting, much like a home away from home. However, as a cruel twist of fate, I added a Proximity Trigger with a flowchart in front of where the entrance should've been that instantly inflicted 9999 Damage (over 9000!) to the player, killing them instantly.
This concept reflects Pure War in a metaphorical sense, where people and societies are presented with the idea of a peaceful, comfortable lifestyle yet exist in a constant fear of war, be it figurative or literal.
The Safe-Box intends to evoke a sense of homeliness, especially when placed in the Quarry environment. The outer texture served not only to compliment the surroundings but also implied safeness, a strong outer shell to protect from warfare (and gunfire during a game). A window was added so that one could see that the interior of the Safe-Box appeared warm and inviting, much like a home away from home. However, as a cruel twist of fate, I added a Proximity Trigger with a flowchart in front of where the entrance should've been that instantly inflicted 9999 Damage (over 9000!) to the player, killing them instantly.
This concept reflects Pure War in a metaphorical sense, where people and societies are presented with the idea of a peaceful, comfortable lifestyle yet exist in a constant fear of war, be it figurative or literal.
Problems Encountered: An Explanation of Inadequacy
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