The "Curse of the Deadwood" is a well-known legend among the locals of the small town of Deadwood in the wild west. According to the legend, the curse was placed upon the town by a vengeful Native American chief, Chief Thunderbird, who sought revenge for the destruction of his tribe and their sacred lands. It is said that a group of settlers discovered gold in the hills surrounding Deadwood and began mining it relentlessly, in complete disregard for the native population and their ancestral lands. Chief Thunderbird, angered by the settlers' greed and destruction, decided to punish them by placing a curse on the town. He summoned the spirits of the deceased and asked them to haunt the settlers, causing them misfortune and bringing chaos to Deadwood. Shortly after the curse was supposedly placed, the town started experiencing a series of strange occurrences and tragedies.
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Curse of the Deadwood is a unique evolution of the twin-stick genre that will have you taking control of two unlikely friends as they fight their way through hordes of wooden zombies. Once the levels were whiteboxed I would go through and implement dialogues, objectives, map collision, and enemy spawn points to create a first-pass of the level and its gameplay in compliance with the Game Design Document.
Shortly after the curse was supposedly placed, the town started experiencing a series of strange occurrences and tragedies. Miners would mysteriously disappear, their bodies never to be found. Accidents would happen at the mines, with tunnels collapsing or equipment failing inexplicably.
Curse of the Deadwood
Curse of the Deadwood is a twin-stick shooter with an emphasis on melee combat; and my first foray into professional game development as a level designer.
I joined the project at the tail end of pre-production, which meant that my main job at first was understanding and translating the overhead maps created by my lead at the time into Unity, as well as implementing maps I created myself. I directly imported the maps into the engine; and using scale references comparing assets to map markers established a size for all levels in the game while whiteboxing them. Once the levels were whiteboxed I would go through and implement dialogues, objectives, map collision, and enemy spawn points to create a first-pass of the level and its gameplay in compliance with the Game Design Document.
With gameplay and progression established, my tasks then moved onto first-pass setdressing across specific levels. Painting grass and defining paths and their materials, placing tree lines and structures, and general themes of areas were all part of my work. Certain areas that were home to either specific important objectives or large story beats were fully designed and setdressed by me to ensure gameplay, narrative, and aesthetic cohesion.
Following the broader strokes of level and world design was my more nuanced work with level and boss balance. With the general framework for the game established for setdressing and programming teams to tackle, my focus fell onto designing bosses with the rest of the team and refining their fight, as well as playtesting my levels and updating the balance. Updating enemy count and pickups, as well as updating the boss encounters through altering their damage, attack rate, and enemy spawns. Through numerous playtesting, both with team members and solo tests, I balanced the experience through levels and bosses to try and match the flow we'd established for our title.
Joining the team near the very beginning gave me valuable insights into the overall development process and the pitfalls that can show up; but also tackled, through proper planning and pre-production. As the level designer both art and tech would come through me to be implemented and meshed together, and as such I needed to be communicative and available for my team to be able to have all aspects of development come together to form the experience we have today. Through said communication I've come to love my team, as well as have a deeper understanding of all branches of game development and their intricacies. Game development is difficult, but through all I've learned and experienced I'm still raring to go for the next one.
I joined the project at the tail end of pre-production, which meant that my main job at first was understanding and translating the overhead maps created by my lead at the time into Unity, as well as implementing maps I created myself. I directly imported the maps into the engine; and using scale references comparing assets to map markers established a size for all levels in the game while whiteboxing them. Once the levels were whiteboxed I would go through and implement dialogues, objectives, map collision, and enemy spawn points to create a first-pass of the level and its gameplay in compliance with the Game Design Document.
The townspeople began to believe that the curse was real and that Chief Thunderbird's wrath was responsible for their misfortunes. As the years passed, the curse of the Deadwood became ingrained in the town's folklore and was passed down from generation to generation. Many believed that the curse would only be lifted if the settlers showed respect for the land and made amends for their past actions. Efforts were made to preserve and restore the native lands, and some even held ceremonies and rituals to appease the angry spirits. To this day, the curse of the Deadwood remains a prominent part of the town's history and culture. While skeptics dismiss it as mere superstition, many locals still believe in the curse and its influence over their lives. The curse serves as a reminder of the consequences of disrespecting nature and the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of indigenous communities. Regardless of whether the curse of the Deadwood is real or just a legend, it has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the town and its inhabitants. It serves as a cautionary tale to respect the land and the people who came before, lest we face the wrath of ancient spirits and endure the curse of the Deadwood..
Reviews for "The Curse of the Deadwood: Revisiting the Legends"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Curse of the deadwood". The plot was all over the place and made no sense. The acting was subpar, and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The visuals were underwhelming, and the special effects looked fake. Overall, it was a waste of my time and money.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I can't believe I actually sat through "Curse of the deadwood". It was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The dialogue was cheesy and cringe-worthy. The horror elements were laughable, and there was no suspense or scares throughout. The pacing was incredibly slow, and I found myself checking my watch constantly. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this film at all costs.
3. Michael - 2/5 - "Curse of the deadwood" had an interesting premise, but it fell flat in execution. The story lacked coherence, and the characters felt flat and one-dimensional. The editing was choppy, making it difficult to follow the events and understand the motivations of the characters. The film also relied too heavily on jump scares, which became predictable and tiresome after a while. Overall, it was a forgettable and unfulfilling experience.
4. Emily - 1/5 - I had high expectations for "Curse of the deadwood", but it turned out to be a huge letdown. The acting was wooden, and the dialogue felt forced. The plot was convoluted and lacked depth, leaving me feeling confused and uninterested. The scares were cheap and predictable, and the cinematography was uninspired. I regretted wasting my time and money on this film and would not recommend it to anyone.