Story, Setting and Character
Story and Narrative - Specific details like scripts and cut scenes may not be in this document but be in the Story Bible.
Back story
The back story to GodsWar deviates little from the well-known Greek mythology. Greece is ruled by protected the gods of which three main gods exist to rule over the three realms of the world. Zeus, the god of thunder and sky, rules as king of the gods on his throne at Mount Olympus. Hades is the ruler of the underworld and the dead. Poseidon rules of the oceans and seas of the world. All three are brothers, but tensions have always been high among the gods.
Plot Elements
GodsfWar begins with the three gods having split ties with each other and Zeus ready to defend his crown as king of gods. Fearing the battle to come, the rest of the gods have left Mount Olympus for their temples in the mortal world. In an attempt to add to their forces, each of the three brothers scramble to win over the rest of the gods and conquer Greece for their own.
Game Progression
As players progress within the game, we meet the rest of the gods as they join forces with Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.
License Considerations
Use of Greek Mythology does not require a license.
Cut Scenes
Cut scene #1
Cut scene 1 introduces the players to the main theme of the game. It takes place either before opening to the main menu or after a game has been started.
Actors
Zeus, Hermes (messenger of the gods)
Description
Scene opens up to Zeus on his throne awaiting Hermes. Hermes enters bringing news that Hades and Poseidon have refused to meet with Zeus on Olympus and have begun to take control of Greece’s city-states with growing support of fellow gods. Zeus leaves Hermes with the orders to prepare Olympus and those who remain loyal for war.
Storyboard
Coming soon
Script
Coming soon
Game World
General look and feel of world
The game will take place in Ancient Greece around it’s city-state’s temples. Key features include marble columns and floors, vases, gold sculptures, and similar items that would be found in temples.
Area #1
Greece
General Description
Greece is made up of several independent city-states. GodsWar functions by taking over control of these city-states and the god they worship.
Physical Characteristics
The look should take from traditional Greek Architecture and specifically Greek temples. There will be a fair amount of columns and marble.
Levels that use area
All of our levels exist within this area. They will all have a similar look and architecture.
Connections to other areas
Greece is the only area available at the moment.
Characters
Character #1
Zeus
Back story
Zeus is king of the gods and rules from Mount Olympus. Zeus is god of thunder and sky and shares rule over the world with his brothers Hades and Poseidon. Zeus became king of gods by freeing his brothers and sisters from the belly of his father, Cronus, and overthrowing him and the rest of the titans.
Personality
Wise, powerful, just.
Look
Old but strong, long white hair, broad shoulders, toga.
Physical characteristics
… see look.
Animations
Walk, run, block, crouch, jump, punch, kick, and special attack animations.
Special AbilitiesLightning attacks from sky and hands
Relevance to game story
Current king of gods
Relationship to other characters
Brothers
Statistics
TBD
Levels
Level #1
Mount Olympus
Synopsis
Mount Olympus is home of the gods and overlooks Greece. The summit holds the home of the gods and the throne of Zeus.
Introductory Material (Cut scene? Mission briefing?)
The first cut scene takes place at Mt. Olympus
Objectives
The overall objective for Zeus is to protect Mt. Olympus and for Hades and Poseidon to take it over.
Physical Description
The architecture is very open with marble and gold columns. The look should take from traditional Greek Architecture and specifically Greek temples.
Map
Critical Path
Within the Mt. Olympus level there are no critical paths, but getting to and taking over Olympus will take out Zeus in the game.
Encounters
Any god can fight at Mt. Olympus.
Level Walkthrough
There are two levels within Mount Olympus. The first level is the Throne room which overlooks Mount Olympus and all of Greece. The second level, accessible by knocking your opponent out of the throne room, is the courtyard outside the throne room.