World Design- Dan Degen

Hello My name is Daniel Degen and I am the world designer for the game City of Abominations. Throughout the semester me and the level designers Chris N and Alex D will be updating the community about what we are creating for the game and the overall level look for the game. 

The first content I will put below is a breakdown of the working four main areas in-game. Three of them are accessible while one is not currently. Each one has something different about it and the wealth status and the overall look of each district is very different. 

The Slums- Low end, poor part of the city. Most populated areas and the streets and surrounding areas have a very poor end lifestyle where houses, buildings and natural areas are broken down and slowly falling apart. There is the most crime in this part of the city but there is also that sense of closeness between the residents because they are all going through the same problems. There is no carriage use here and everyone can only afford to walk. You have to be weary in these streets because you don't know what might be lurking around the corner or in the next section. Most of the people in this area are factory workers and laborers that work for the city and can barely make enough to get by. 

The Rich - The middle-class level of society. Very populated but not as dense as the Slums area. People are mostly bustling through the streets and/or in their homes. There are various buildings and structures which residents live in that are decently cared for with some belongings and items as exceptions. There is occasionally a crack or two in the foundation of a couple buildings and structures. The streets are for the most part paved but the back roads are all gravel and pretty rough to travel and walk on. Carriage use is rarely seen and most people in this area will be walking around whether to get food or to seek other amenities. Since the area is more spread out than the Slums, the crime rate is lower but it is still a decent threat for the residents to be aware of. People sometimes have jobs if they have access to get one whether it be in a factory or another position which accepts their class. These jobs are a little less common than people in the Slums but they are of a higher quality and thus the employees earn a better paycheck as a result.       

The Royals - The highest level of this society.  Few live in this area, but they have the most power and influence in this world.  They are very large and ornate structures as well as paved streets.  Buildings and streets are always kept in pristine condition.  Travel by carriage is most common in this area.