Mech Mice Level Design – Wireframe

After the team has created a rough concept of the map, and a rough illustration of the environment we begin to create a 3D wireframe of the level. This model focuses on where the mice can move, scale, and height of the map.

Next: Mech Mice Level Design - Detail

Mech Mice Level Design - Environment

After the team has created a detailed map, we start creating concept illustrations of the environment. I believe it is critically important to capture the mood and light of your level before you start modelling.

Next: Mech Mice Level Design - Wireframe

Mech Mice Level Design - Concept

The RocketSnail Team is busy working on the first collection of maps for the Mech Mice game. We have decided that the battle will begin in one of the Urg Wastelands. Each map starts with a quick sketch on one of our many gigantic whiteboards.

Next, a more detailed version of the map is created.

Next: Mech Mice Level Design - Environment

2015

I am surprised by how many game developers continue to ignore the free-to-play business model and the impact of Club Penguin on the game industry. In the next 3 years, approximately 150 million penguins (kids) will become teenagers. A couple things you need to understand about Club Penguin:

• Club Penguin is almost 8 years old.
• Club Penguin is a service.
• Club Penguin has released new content every week since it launched in 2005.
• Club Penguin releases content globally on the same day in 5 languages.
• Club Penguin releases all merchandise in sync with the online world.
• Club Penguin is free-to-play (or freemium)

Is your studio ready for this new generation of players?