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User Stories

Section: Homepage​

US[1]: Log in​

As an unregistered user, I want to have the option to log in to be able to test DevPath, so that I press any key and a login form opens.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am an unregistered user,
  • When I press any key,
  • Then a login form opens.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The login form displays correctly when any key is pressed, allowing the user to enter their credentials.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is a system error, the login form does not display, and an error message appears instead.

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Section: Game Modes​

US[2]: Play Single Player​

As an user, I want the system to show me a list of available game modes, so that I can play in single player mode.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am a logged-in user,
  • When I access the game mode selection screen,
  • Then I see a list of available game modes,
  • And the single-player mode is available for selection.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The system displays a list of game modes, including single-player, allowing the user to select and start a single-player game.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there are no game modes available or the system encounters an error, the list does not display, and an error message is shown to the user.

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Section: Game​

US[3]: See Score in Real Time​

As a player,
I want to see my score in real time as I play,
so that I can know how I am doing.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am an active player in a game session,
  • When I score points,
  • Then my current score is updated and displayed on the screen in real time.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The score updates immediately on the screen whenever I achieve points, allowing me to track my performance.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is a lag in the system, my score may not update until after a brief delay, potentially leading to confusion.

US[4]: See Highest Score​

As a player,
I want to see my highest score achieved in a game session,
so that I can try to beat it.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I have played previous game sessions,
  • When I access the score display,
  • Then my highest score is shown on the screen.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The highest score is displayed correctly, allowing me to know my best performance and motivating me to improve.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is an error retrieving my scores, the system displays a message indicating that the highest score cannot be retrieved.

US[5]: See Available Skills​

As a player,
I want to see the skills I have available,
so that I can use them at the right moment.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am in a game session,
  • When I look for my available skills,
  • Then a list of my available skills is displayed on the screen.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The list of skills shows all my available abilities clearly, allowing me to strategize my gameplay effectively.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is an issue with loading my skills, an error message is displayed, and I cannot see my available skills.

US[6]: Player Movement​

As a player,
I want to see my character on the screen and move it using the < ^v > keys,
so that I can dodge obstacles while advancing through the map.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am in a game session,
  • When I use the < ^v > keys,
  • Then my character moves accordingly on the screen to dodge obstacles.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    My character moves smoothly in response to the < ^v > key presses, allowing me to effectively navigate through the obstacles.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is a delay in the key response, my character may not move as expected, leading to potential collisions with obstacles.

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Section: Bosses and Questions​

US[7]: Encounter Bosses​

As a player,
I want to encounter a boss that presents me with a random question,
so that I can earn a power-up and points for correct answers, or lose a life for incorrect answers.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I am facing a boss,

  • When the encounter begins,

  • Then a random question appears on the screen from a pool of eligible topics,

  • And the question's difficulty adjusts based on my experience level.

  • Given that I see the question,

  • When I select an answer,

  • Then if I answer correctly, I receive a power-up and points,

  • And if I answer incorrectly, I lose a life.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The random question is displayed correctly, and I receive feedback on my answer. If correct, I see an animation for the power-up and points awarded. If incorrect, my life counter decreases appropriately.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is a system error and the question does not load, an error message is displayed, indicating that the boss encounter cannot proceed. If the answer processing fails, I receive no feedback, and my life count may not update correctly.

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Section: Leaderboard​

US[8]: View Leaderboard​

As a player,
I want to see a leaderboard of my best previous games after finishing a game,
so that I can track my performance and improvements over time.

Acceptance Criteria:​

  • Given that I have completed a game session in single-player mode,

  • When I finish the game,

  • Then a leaderboard displaying my previous best game scores is shown on the screen.

  • Given that the leaderboard is displayed,

  • When I view it,

  • Then I see a list of my top scores, including details such as the score, date, and duration of each game.

Scenarios:​

  • Positive Scenario:
    The leaderboard accurately displays my best game scores in descending order, allowing me to see my highest achievements and track progress.

  • Negative Scenario:
    If there is an error retrieving my game history, an error message is shown indicating that the leaderboard cannot be displayed, and no scores are listed.

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