PHYS 1010 - Fall 2020: Task #1

Download the game "A slower speed of light" from MIT and play it. A Slower Speed of Light is a first-person game prototype in which players navigate a 3D space while picking up orbs that reduce the speed of light in increments.

WARNING: some visual effects in the "Slower speed of light" are similar to strobe lights. A fraction of students who are predisposed to photosensitivity may experience dizziness or physical discomfort. DO NOT play the game if you suspect you may be photosensitive. If you do not feel well, look away from the screen and take a break or stop playing altogether.

Pick up 100 orbs to complete the game. It can take up to 30 minutes on the first try; you might take 2-3 tries.
The speed of light is decreased with every orb you pick up. Carefully document any unusual effects, such as visual distortions or changes in color. Explain as many as you can based on what you've learned in this or other courses.
Take a screenshot of your best time that it took you to complete the game (in the observer's frame).
Email your description and the screenshot to scalise@smu.edu before midnight on 22 September 2020.