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Category Archives: Game Design
011 : League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm!
Game Design Zen : Episode 011 Who will win? We’re just days away from seeing if SKT will once away be crowned champs as they take on new comers, Koo Tigers. So with eyes turned toward Korea, let’s have our own battle - League of … Continue reading
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010 : “Truly Unique” – An Open Response to a Crazy Letter
Game Design Zen : Episode 010 It never fails. I’m chatting with friends when I stumble across the Newbie Letter. It’s full of wild ideas, crazy ambitions, and most telling, the 5-year plan for a game that is ‘truly unique’. This … Continue reading
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009 : What Is A Game? I’ve Got The Story – Not Sure What’s Next
Game Design Zen : Episode 009 What Now? I’ve got a great story, set in a far-distant future. Not sure what to do next. As crazy as it sounds, this happens sometimes. This episode explores what a game is to … Continue reading
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007 : Not Your Average Joe – Difficulty, Engagement, and Cookie Clicker
Game Design Zen : Episode 007 Joe challenged me, “balanced difficulty is missing the mark.†And then, he pointed to games like Farmville, city simulators, and Cookie Clicker. He had some good points. He is not your average Joe. Joe’s … Continue reading
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006 : Dropping The Gauntlet! Build Your First Game
Game Design Zen : Episode 006 My wife dropped the gauntlet – “6 episodes by Christmas!†This episode explore the gauntlet that leads to building your first game, with some inspiration, practical advice, and real life stories. My Wife Threw the Gauntlet … Continue reading
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