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How to Apply

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Username Answer
Nickname Answer
Pronouns Answer
Are you autistic Answer
Do you know people who are autistic? Answer
Are you neurodivergent in any other way? Answer
Role Answer
Activity (1 to 10) Answer
Experience (1 to 10) Answer
Why do you want to join? Answer

About

Spectrum is a platformer that aims to educate about the spectrum of autism! Specifically, the IDRLabs version of the autism spectrum wheel, found here:
https://www.idrlabs.com/autism-spectrum/test.php
On the wheel there are 10 separate sections defined as autistic traits that exist on a spectrum for autistic people.

For me, it looks like this!
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/861221091
The platformer aims to educate about each of the different sections. Each section will have five levels that teach the player about what they mean.

Rules

1. This is a safe space for all. No bigotry or hate of any kind will be tolerated. (This includes, but is not limited to, ableism, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and hate speech)
   
2. The Scratch terms of use and guidelines must be followed at all times.
   
3. No taking code that isn't yours, unless it specifically says you can, in which case provide proper credit.
   
4. The above goes for art and design as well.
   
5. No spreading of misinformation about autism, inside or outside of the game. (Examples of this include, but are not limited to, the myths that vaccines cause autism, that autism can be cured, that autism is a disease, and that autism makes someone less human/less of a person)
   

Progress

So far, here's what's been done, and by whom:
Note: This is similar to how credit will be displayed on the final project.

• Menu Screen - DespondentCactus
  
• Thumbnail - DespondentCactus
  
• Player Mechanics - DespondentCactus (Code from Griffpatch)
  
• Player Art -DespondentCactus (Inspired by Mario)
  
• Extra #1 - DespondentCactus
  
• Level Design (Depression) (1-3) - DespondentCactus
  
• Level Art (Depression) (1-2) - DespondentCactus
  
• Portal Mechanics - DespondentCactus
  
• Portal Art - DespondentCactus
  

To-Do

Currently, here's what needs to be done, and by whom:

• Extras (2-10) - ???
  
• Level Design (Depression) (4-5) - DespondentCactus
  
• Level Art (Depression) (3-5) - DespondentCactus
  
• Info (1-10) - ???
  
• More to be added!
  

How This Will Work

The game will be built in parts!
There will be 10 parts, one for each section on the spectrum wheel.


Part 1: Depression
(Status: IN PROGRESS)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: IN PROGRESS)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: COMPLETE)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 2: Fixations
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 3: Abnormal/Flat Speech
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 4: Noise Sensitivity
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 5: Social Difficulty
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 6: Anxiety
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 7: Abnormal Posture
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 8: Poor Eye Contact
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 9: Tics and Fidgets
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Part 10: Aggression
(Status: NOT STARTED)

Includes:

• 5 Levels (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Extra (Status: NOT STARTED)
  
• 1 Info (Status: NOT STARTED)
  

Components

Levels
Your standard definition platformer levels. Each section on the wheel will have a distinct visual style.

Extras
Pieces of art about the game, as well as details on how to support autistic people. (Including an explanation as to why Autism Speaks is bad)

Info
After completing each level section an info screen will be unlocked that tells about the section of the spectrum the levels focused on.

huh what is this

LightningDreamers wrote:

huh what is this

Hey! You can read the posts for information. Thanks!

This is a great idea! I have a friend with autism and I know how important it is to spread awareness. Also, you can say why Autism Speaks in bad, but try to do it in a kind manner because that may offend some people.
Unfortunately, I cannot join this at the moment because I am running my own collab, but good luck!

Username: @WaterL1ly
Nickname: Spindle
Pronouns: They/them
Are you autistic: No
Do you know people who are autistic?: Yes
Are you neurodivergent in any other way?: Yes, I have ADHD.
Role: Artist
Activity (1 to 10): 7 (when i'm not at school)
Experience (1 to 10): 8
Why do you want to join?: I am good at drawing and hope that I can maybe help