6 items tagged with theory
Building Better Crafting Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj7EaryBgak
crafting cross-game analysis oil theory mechanics balance
An in-depth look at the three components of crafting systems: collection, crafting, and usage - and how to make them shine; mistakes to avoid that make crafting laborious; how to make simple crafting meaningful; and when your game should and include crafting: to give players control over the way they play, and an organic way to interact with the mechanics.
Game Design using Micro Macro Meta Grouping
https://levimoore.dev/game-design-using-micro-macro-meta-grouping/
theory core loop meta game analysis
How to analyze the micro, macro, and meta groups of your game; what they look like when done really well; and an analysis of a few games (Candy Crush, League of Legends, Minecraft, Overcooked) using micro, macro, and meta.
The Psychological Trick That Can Make Rewards Backfire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ypOUn6rThM
behaviour player psychology theory
Achievements and designer-made quests are extrinsic rewards, which can backfire and demotivate exploration and experimentation, which are intrinsic rewards. Leaderboards and personal bests work as self-motivating instric rewards.
Downwell's Dual Purpose Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5C1Uj7jJCg
theory game analysis Downwell emergent gameplay
All game elements in Downwell serve two or more purposes, which creates emergent gameplay and difficult choices for the player. Weapons also refill health, enemies provide a temporary speed reduction, and replaying levels allows you to master the controls.
The 13 Basic Principles of Gameplay Design
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-13-basic-principles-of-gameplay-design
13 fundamental principles of game design, with system, level, and UI design examples. Player role, communication, appeal, spacing, pacing, sound, physics, overlapping events, anticipation, believable behaviour, and more.
How to Start Designing Games
https://medium.com/super-jump/how-to-start-designing-games-f4cb5440ebf9
theory mechanics prototyping aesthetics core loop goals
A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of game design, and how to implement them in your game. Aesthetics, mechanics, economy, narrative story, mechanics, goals, prototypes, and how to connect them all together.