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Game design from the beginning
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This is good advice for all programmers in every field, not just the game industry. The problem many people face though is the sheer scale and size of the game/application/web app/service they have in mind is two large to put into words. OR, they become discouraged, after all programmers like to code, not design.

I think iterative development patterns really shine here. Fully design your core, fundamental components on paper. Produce a prototype, then evaluate the prototype. Maybe the interface needs to be re worked, or maybe that core game mechanic you thought would be really interesting ends up being a headache for the player. Re-design, add on to the prototype, and re-evaluate. Repeat until you have a fully functional product/game.
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Game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 01-08-2011, 05:33 PM
RE: game design from the beginning - by Peter - 01-09-2011, 03:46 PM
RE: game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 01-09-2011, 04:46 PM
RE: game design from the beginning - by Peter - 01-12-2011, 07:20 AM
RE: game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 01-10-2011, 10:30 AM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Pool Boy - 01-18-2011, 07:30 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 01-22-2011, 06:57 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Toppers - 02-06-2011, 02:54 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 03-22-2011, 07:31 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 03-25-2011, 06:51 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Ramblurr - 03-26-2011, 12:18 AM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 03-26-2011, 02:26 AM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Ramblurr - 03-27-2011, 01:38 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 03-27-2011, 04:34 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 03-28-2011, 03:08 AM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 04-27-2011, 03:05 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by ixnay - 06-14-2011, 01:54 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 06-14-2011, 05:50 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Gads - 06-14-2011, 06:01 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by JonO - 06-15-2011, 03:29 PM
RE: Game design from the beginning - by Gads - 06-15-2011, 04:16 PM

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