This document contains a character concept profile for Rodger, a large spherical rock character for a side-scrolling adventure game. Rodger has the ability to extend and retract his legs to roll at high speeds or overcome obstacles. He was originally a pet rock that came to life to help defeat an invasion of mole-like creatures called Dempseys. The player controls Rodger to advance through levels, defeat bosses, and solve puzzles to ultimately stop the Dempseys from invading.
2. BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games Design
Unit 76 – Flash for Computer Games - 2D Character Concept Profile
Designer: Liam Fryers
3. BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games Design
Unit 76 – Flash for Computer Games - 2D Character Concept Profile
Character name: Rodger
4. BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games Design
Unit 76 – Flash for Computer Games - 2D Character Concept Profile
Physical description and personality:
He is a large spherical rock that has the ability to bring his legs out of his body for better
mobility and put them back inside when he needs to roll for greater momentum. He has
a warm hearted and addictive personality and only wants what is best. He is known for
his witty comments and one liners.
5. BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games Design
Unit 76 – Flash for Computer Games - 2D Character Concept Profile
Biography and backstory – include powers and skills:
He started life as a pet rock belonging to a child. However, when the earth was invaded
by Dempseys a series of fortunate events brought him to life. Dempseys a species of
moles that have been building their forces in the earths crust for years and have decided
it is time to take over the earth.
The powers of Rodger are the ability to extend his legs from his body and contract them
back in. This allows him to over come obstacles and also reach great speeds by rolling. He
has the ability to send out a shock wave filled with small rocks that can be used to attack
enemies as well as jumping on them.
6. BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production – Games Design
Unit 76 – Flash for Computer Games - 2D Character Concept Profile
Game genre, outline and objective:
The genre is a side scrolling adventure game where the player must advance to
the end of a level and defeat the boss. The objective of the game is to defeat the
boss at the end of the level to advance down the tunnels and clear out the
Dempseys. They gradually become tougher along with more obstacles and
complex puzzles to make it more challenging to the player. The goal is to defeat
the final boss to make sure they cannot invade again.
