# Quetzalcoatl: The Fifth Sun ## Author Info - **Name**: Chaebean Yang - **Student ID**: 20230412 - **e-mail**: kazed0102@kaist.ac.kr - **GIt Repository**: [Link](http://git.prototyping.id/20230412/homework5.git) ## Game Description This game is based on [Snake Game](https://p5js.org/examples/games-snake/) and Aztec mytology. The player controls a serpent which grows longer by collecting sacrificial items. Upon reaching a score of 100, the serpent transforms into the Fifth Sun — completing the mythological cycle and the game ends. - **Goal**: Reaching 100 points to become the Fifth Sun - **Lose Condition**: Collision with wall or self or run out of lives.  ## Graphic and Game Screen Sketch Graphic Sketch  Game Screen Sketch  ## Game Elements and Implementation - Serpent: Quetzalcoatl-inspired - Items: heart, obsidian, etc. ## Interactions - Arrow key movement - Eating items increases snake's body length and score ## Tools and Libraries - **p5js** - **Adobe Illustrator** - **Git** ## Features from Class to Use - **Arrays** to manage snake's body segments and growth - **Conditionals and loops** to check for collisions, item collection, and movement - **Custom functions** for drawing and update logic - **HTML-JavaScript integration** to handle external inputs and update in-game UI elements ## Anticipated Challenges - Designing natural and smooth movement transitions between snake segments - Creating a coherent and symbolic color palette that reflects Aztec aesthetics ## Posible Future Features - Additional levels - Animated transformation between game screens - Game over screen with a graphic of Tepeyóllotl ## References - [Snake Game in p5js](https://p5js.org/examples/games-snake/) - Smith, Michel E. (2011). *The Aztec*. John Wiley & Sons. - Camilla Townsend. (2019). *Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs*. Oxford University Press. - Davide Domenici. (2009). *The Aztecs: History and Treasure of an Ancient Civilization*. White Star Promotional.     