metaverseDubai/TASKS/phase3_tasks.md

Phase 3 Tasks - World Systems (Days 45-70)

Week 6: Lighting, Atmosphere, & Weather (Days 36-43)

Lighting Setup

• Research Dubai lighting references
• Set up HDRI sky
• Configure sky light
• Create BP_DirectionalLight (sun)
• Configure Lumen GI settings
• Configure Lumen reflection settings
• Test lighting in level
• Adjust lighting quality settings

Day/Night Cycle

• Create BP_DayNightCycle blueprint
• Set up time of day system
• Configure sun rotation
• Configure sky color changes
• Test sunrise (6:00-8:00)
• Test daytime (8:00-17:00)
• Test sunset (17:00-19:00)
• Test night (19:00-6:00)
• Validate smooth transitions

Atmosphere & Fog

• Create BP_Atmosphere blueprint
• Configure volumetric fog
• Set up humidity simulation
• Configure atmospheric perspective
• Test fog density
• Adjust fog color and intensity
• Test performance impact

Heat Haze

• Create MFX_HeatHaze material
• Set up heat distortion shader
• Apply to appropriate surfaces
• Test heat haze effect
• Adjust intensity and distance
• Validate visual quality

Post-Process

• Create PP_DubaiCinematic post-process volume
• Configure bloom settings
• Configure chromatic aberration
• Configure depth of field
• Set up color grading (time-of-day LUTs)
• Test post-process effects
• Adjust for cinematic quality

Documentation

• Document lighting setup
• Document day/night cycle system
• Create progress report (week6_report.md)

Week 7: Vehicles, Water, & World FX (Days 43-50)

Vehicle Models

• Model/import Lamborghini
• Model/import G-Wagon
• Model/import Ferrari
• Create vehicle materials
• Texture vehicles (4K)
• Validate vehicle models

Chaos Vehicle System

• Research Chaos vehicle system
• Create BP_VehicleBase blueprint
• Set up vehicle physics
• Configure vehicle movement
• Create BP_VehicleController
• Set up input mapping
• Test vehicle driving
• Adjust physics parameters
• Validate vehicle feel

AI Traffic

• Create traffic spline system
• Set up PCG_Traffic graph
• Configure vehicle spawning
• Set up vehicle AI movement
• Test traffic flow
• Adjust traffic density
• Validate performance

Marina Water

• Research water shader techniques
• Create M_MarinaWater material
• Set up water reflections
• Configure water caustics
• Create M_WaterFoam material
• Set up wave animation
• Create BP_WaterSystem controller
• Test water simulation
• Validate visual quality

Particle Effects

• Create P_Dust particle system
• Configure dust particles
• Create P_HeatDistortion effect
• Create P_SandBlowing particle system
• Create P_Fountain water simulation
• Place particles in level
• Test particle effects
• Adjust particle parameters
• Validate performance

Documentation

• Document vehicle system
• Document water system
• Document particle effects
• Create progress report (week7_report.md)

Week 8: MetaHumans + AI NPCs (Days 50-57)

MetaHuman Creation

• Set up MetaHuman Creator account
• Create MetaHuman 01 (Dubai diverse)
• Create MetaHuman 02 (Dubai diverse)
• Create MetaHuman 03-05 (continue)
• Create MetaHuman 06-10 (if needed)
• Export MetaHumans to UE5
• Import MetaHumans to project
• Validate MetaHuman quality

Animation Setup

• Import/create AM_Walking animation
• Import/create AM_Sitting animation
• Import/create AM_PhoneUsage animation
• Import/create AM_Gestures animations
• Create animation blueprints
• Test animations on MetaHumans
• Validate animation quality

Behavior Trees

• Research behavior tree system
• Create BT_NPC_Wander behavior tree
• Create BT_NPC_Social behavior tree
• Create BT_NPC_Phone behavior tree
• Test behavior trees
• Adjust behavior parameters

NPC Controller

• Create BP_NPCController blueprint
• Set up AI perception
• Configure NPC movement
• Link behavior trees to controller
• Test NPC behavior
• Adjust AI parameters

ChatGPT Integration (Optional)

• Research ChatGPT API
• Set up API credentials (secure storage)
• Create BP_DialogueSystem blueprint
• Implement API integration
• Create dialogue templates
• Test dialogue system
• Document integration

NPC Placement

• Place NPCs in level
• Configure NPC spawn points
• Set up NPC groups
• Test NPC behavior in level
• Adjust NPC density
• Validate performance

Documentation

• Document MetaHuman pipeline
• Document NPC behavior system
• Document facial capture (if using)
• Document ChatGPT integration (if using)
• Create progress report (week8_report.md)

Deliverables Checklist

Week 6 Deliverables

• Lighting system complete
• Day/night cycle working
• Atmosphere and fog configured
• Post-process volume set up

Week 7 Deliverables

• Vehicles drivable
• Marina water simulation working
• Particle effects created
• AI traffic system working

Week 8 Deliverables

• 5-10 MetaHumans created
• NPC behavior system working
• NPCs populating district
• ChatGPT integration (optional)

Notes

• Week 6: Lighting is critical for visual quality - allocate sufficient time
• Week 7: Water simulation can be complex - prototype early
• Week 8: NPCs add life to the district - prioritize natural behavior

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