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The Visible Metagame: A Problem of Community
The Visible Metagame: A Problem of Community
Feb 10, 2012
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You're Already Keeping Track Of My Every Move, Now Make Use Of It!
You're Already Keeping Track Of My Every Move, Now Make Use Of It!
Jan 13, 2012
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Story-Centric Design Approaches
Story-Centric Design Approaches
Jan 6, 2012
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Game Design Fetishes - What Are Yours?
Game Design Fetishes - What Are Yours?
Dec 15, 2011
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Mechanic Breakdown: Jumping in Counter-strike
Mechanic Breakdown: Jumping in Counter-strike
Nov 30, 2011
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The Death of Bloodline Champions
The Death of Bloodline Champions
Nov 2, 2011
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Opinions on Game Design
Opinions on Game Design
Jul 16, 2011
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Resurrection: Mining Old Games For Successful New Ideas
Resurrection: Mining Old Games For Successful New Ideas
Feb 17, 2011
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Measuring The Space
Measuring The Space
Jan 4, 2011
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Throw The Hardcore A Bone, Not Just Your Table Scraps
Throw The Hardcore A Bone, Not Just Your Table Scraps
Sep 9, 2010
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Inventory Management Sucks!
Inventory Management Sucks!
Sep 4, 2010
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Digital vs. Physical Games
Digital vs. Physical Games
May 14, 2010
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Quick Concept: Coop Tactical Shooter
Quick Concept: Coop Tactical Shooter
Mar 2, 2010
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Is Auteurship Possible In Game Development?
Is Auteurship Possible In Game Development?
Feb 22, 2010
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How Not To Release A Demo: Upcoming Alien Vs. Predator
How Not To Release A Demo: Upcoming Alien Vs. Predator
Feb 1, 2010
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Improving the Save Game
Improving the Save Game
Jan 7, 2010
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Quick Concept Challenge: Game Mashups
Quick Concept Challenge: Game Mashups
Dec 23, 2009
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Game Design Questionnaire
Game Design Questionnaire
Aug 16, 2009
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Specific Games Followup: Call of Duty 4's Mile High
Specific Games Followup: Call of Duty 4's Mile High
Aug 5, 2009
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Tweaking
Tweaking
Aug 4, 2009
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sRPG Combat System: Combinations Galore
sRPG Combat System: Combinations Galore
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Luck Ain't Hardcore
Luck Ain't Hardcore
Aug 3, 2009
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Specific Games
Specific Games
Aug 1, 2009
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Complexity
Complexity
Jul 29, 2009
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Server Browsers
Server Browsers
Jul 27, 2009
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User Interface: Functionally or Intentionally Designed
User Interface: Functionally or Intentionally Designed
Jul 22, 2009
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Design Elements: Death
Design Elements: Death
Jul 19, 2009
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Quick Concept: Style Wars
Quick Concept: Style Wars
Jul 16, 2009
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Real-Time-Turn-Based
Real-Time-Turn-Based
Jul 16, 2009
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Theory Trumps Practice In Discussion?
Theory Trumps Practice In Discussion?
Jul 13, 2009
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Quick Concept: Generic Shooter
Quick Concept: Generic Shooter
Jul 5, 2009
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Throwaway Design Idea: Achievements & Creative Play
Throwaway Design Idea: Achievements & Creative Play
May 21, 2009
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Putting The Cut In Cutscene
Putting The Cut In Cutscene
May 14, 2009
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