Toy Assignment Evaluation: "Spitfire"

"Once long ago in a land of fire and stone, there existed the mighty dragons and their adversaries, the golems. Both races fought valiantly against one another to regain control of the land but all was in vain as both were left with so few in number after so many years of fighting. Now, a young dragon by the name of Flint has discovered a group of golems encroaching in his territory. Action must be taken or they'll come for him and his nest of hatchlings. As Flint battles against the rocky foes however, they make off with his nest to his surprise! It's now a race against time as Flint must save his nest and destroy the evil golems who plague his land. So take flight and reign some hell fire from above."

Character Profile: Flint the dragon

External Profile:

1. Name: Flint
2. Species: Veil Valley Fire Drake
3. Basic Shape: Organic, round, and has some sharp edges.
4. Scale:W=5ft ,H=6ft ,L=6ft. Has a 14 ft wingspan.
5. Weight: 330lbs
6. Surface: Scaled, leathery, and has hard bone in some areas, especially around his horns.
7. Eyes: Orange and yellow.
8. Nose: Nostril holes on his face.
9. Ears: Simple holes on the side of his head since he's reptilian.
10. Hands: Three-clawed hands. Has one thumb, one index and one ring finger.
11. Feet: Small digitigrade hooves for climbing.
12. Gender: Male
13. Age: 228
14. Closest friend: No one
15. Biggest enemy: Golems, other dragons, and other large avians.
16. Extra Physical Descriptions: Has two horns which twist on his head. Scales are pink and purple hued. Can breath fire and can sustain major physical force/trauma without any affect.

Internal Profile:

1. Lives by the following morals or ethical imperiative: Lives by the Golden Rule and is slightly Hedonistic.
2. Dominated by Logic or Emotion? Mostly logic. The area he lives in is dangerous and so he needs to be aware at all times.
3. Greatest Strength: Incredibly stubborn, very protective, body's scales are nearly impossible to tear through, very strong pair of wings.
4. Character Flaw: Prideful and arrogant at times.
5. Sees themselves as: The protector and defender of Veil Valley. 
6. In seen by others as: Full of himself and very territorial.
7. Biggest secret? Loves eating vegetation.
8. Greatest ambition or passion? Protecting his nest and making sure that no golem or non-dragon sets foot in his homeland.
9. What does the character want? To protect his young and the home he lives in.
10. How far will the character go to reach his or her goal? He'll do anything to protect his family and home even if it means major collateral damage.
11. What does the character need to learn? To control his sense of duty and arrogance. He can't just fight everything that comes near his home.

Object Profile: Dragon and Fireball

External:

1. Does the object exist in fictional world and/or does it resemble a current day or historical analog? My object exists in a fictional world and resembles a fantasy based element.
2. When was it made? It was made a very long time ago in an ancient fantasy land.
3. What is the nationality or cultural background of the entity that made the object? The entity is from a race of ancient fire breathing dragons.
4. How was the object made? Through fire and magic with a touch of science.
5. Is or has the object been valued for its aesthetic or functionality? Both. It looks nice and functions as well.
6. What does it cost to make or purchase? Nothing. It's a living thing so unless you can catch it, it's not for sale.
7. In the context of the setting, does the spectator view the object as a necessity, nicety or luxury? A necessity and nicety.
8. In the ecology, what function does the object serve consumer, producer, decomposer? It acts as a consumer in its ecology.
9. Is the object being used for it’s intended purpose or has it been repurposed? It's being used for it's intended purpose which is to shoot fire at things and destroy objects.
10. What function does it serve in the set design? Denotation, Punctuation or Embellishment? Embellishment possibly?
11. Does the object perform a function?  How does the form support the functionality? Yes, the object shoots fire ball and flies around. It's form suits its function as it has wings.
12. Does it use energy in its function?  What is it’s energy source? How is it powered? It doesn't really use energy when it shoots fire. It can constantly shoot fire for a good amount of time.
13. What is the object called in this world? is it’s name a scientific name or a brand name. Flint the fire drake.
14. What are the objects surface definition(s)? Scaled, leathery, winged.
15. What is the condition of the object? It's endured a lot of action in its time.
16. What is the size of the object? It's around the size of a small car.
17. How much does it weigh? It weighs 330 pounds.
18. What is the durability of the object? It's able to last for a while
19. What does it feel like? Feels like leather and scales.
20. What does it smell like? Burnt rock and leather.
21. What does it sound like? Sounds like a large bird that growls loudly.
22. What does it taste like? Meat? Fleshie?
23. What does the viewer’s intuition feel about the object? The viewer would want to keep their distance form the object.
24. What are the object’s greatest strength and flaw? It can fly fast and shoot fire. it can't make sharp turns.
25. How does the object support the visual sophistication of the world it is placed in? It fits in with the fantasy like world it lives in.
26. What is the stylistic look of the object? It looks like a fantasy creature from a story or game.
27. How does the object support the mood, genre, theme and decor? It fits the fantasy theme due to its appearance and abilities.

Internal:

1. What is the importance or purpose of this object? It navigates the level and is the main character.
2. What were the reasons for it being created? It is the character as well as the tool for the player to use to navigate the game space.
3. Is the object expected to be found in the world setting or unexpected? and why? Yes, it belongs in the fantasy world that the gamer plays through.
4. Was the entity that created this element dominated by Logic or Emotion? Logic mostly.
5. What are the reasons the object is wanted or unwanted by the main character? It can be very dangerous.
6. What is the importance of this object? It's one of the only ways to navigate through the game space.
7. What is the history of the object? It's been through a lot of fights due to its age,
8. How was the object first attained? It was created in the world through fire and magic.
9. How does the object supports the experience and where and when it takes place? Its shape and functions help to support the experience.
10. How does the object support the narrative? It is the character the game's story revolves around and it also has the abilities needed to traverse the level.
11. Does the object posses metaphorical or symbolic reasons for being in the world? If so what? Yes, it has a symbolic reason for existing as its the "fire" of the land and is sent to protect it from any foes.
12. How does this object support the goals of the character that possesses it? It has the abilities to help navigate through the level.
13. How does the object enhances experience? It makes the game experience more fun and adventurous.
14. What is this object greatest strength and flaw? It can't make sharp turns, and can only shoot so many fire balls.
15. What information does the object reveal of the world’s or character’s narrative? The world is fantasy based and large.