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Designing player death: Using intention and meaning to add depth Designing player death: Using intention and meaning to add depth

A series of questions and examples I use to inspire creativity while designing fail states. I hope this can be useful for anyone that wants to be more innovative while dealing with player death within their games.

Dec 8, 2017

13 Min Read

The emotional rollercoaster of making a video game The emotional rollercoaster of making a video game

byFlorent Maurin

Dec 8, 2017

33 Min Read

BRDFs as style choices - why it matters for art direction BRDFs as style choices - why it matters for art direction

Dec 8, 2017

4 Min Read

Welcome to SSL (aka 'SS-Hell')Welcome to SSL (aka 'SS-Hell')

Dec 8, 2017

8 Min Read

Should game designer learn foreign language?Should game designer learn foreign language?

byAndrii Honcharuk

Dec 8, 2017

19 Min Read

The 5 most common indie game PR mistakes (and how to avoid them)The 5 most common indie game PR mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Dec 8, 2017

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