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FPS Tutorial Level — Information Creates Advantage
This is a first-level FPS prototype designed to teach players that gathering information,
choosing good positions, and planning movement can create advantages in combat.
Level Design
Combat Design
Tutorial Level
FPS
UE Whitebox
Project Media
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Design Goals
- Teach basic movement, dash, cover, and shooting.
- Encourage players to observe before entering combat.
- Use glass floors, high platforms, and portals to reward information gathering.
- Introduce optional exploration through a hidden portal room.
- End with a combat test where players must act carefully under incomplete information.
Core Design Idea
The main design idea of this level is:
players who gather information can make better decisions.
Design Pillar: Information creates advantage.
The level encourages players to observe, plan, and choose better positions before committing to combat.
Level Flow
1. Start Area
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- Player learns: Basic movement and navigation.
- Information gained: The level is readable and safe.
- Decision enabled: Move forward and enter the first room.
- Intended feeling: Safe and relaxed.
2. First Combat Room
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- Player learns: Dash and target priority.
- Information gained: Melee enemies rush quickly; ranged enemies control space.
- Decision enabled: Keep distance, avoid bullets, and choose which enemy to kill first.
- Intended feeling: Slight pressure.
3. Glass Observation Room
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- Player learns: Observe before committing.
- Information gained: Enemy locations and room structure.
- Decision enabled: Plan a safer attack route and kill order.
- Intended feeling: Curious and in control.
4. Portal Bonus Room
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- Player learns: Portals can create alternate routes.
- Information gained: Higher platforms reveal more of the room.
- Decision enabled: Plan movement before committing.
- Intended feeling: Surprise and curiosity.
5. Final Combat Room
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- Player learns: Threats may exist outside visible information.
- Information gained: Some enemies are visible, but some threats are hidden.
- Decision enabled: Move carefully, react quickly, and avoid tunnel vision.
- Intended feeling: Tense but fair.
Iteration Notes
The initial version introduced many mechanics at once. After reviewing the design,
I reorganized the level around clearer learning goals: movement, combat pressure,
observation, optional exploration, and final mastery.
A major lesson from this iteration is that level design is not just about building rooms.
It is about creating a sequence of player experiences.
Current Status
This project is currently in whitebox stage. The next step is to refine encounter pacing,
improve enemy placement, and record a short gameplay walkthrough.