Game Design

Name: Game Design
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ISBN: 9781592004935

ISBN-10: 1592004938

ISBN-13: 9781592004935

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Bob Bates, Bob Bates

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"Game Design, Second Edition" offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a game gets designed and developed?from the day the idea is born to the day the box hits the shelves. This new edition offers information on the latest techniques and development models, interviews with 12 top game designers, document templates that can be used during product development, and numerous industry resources. It is a practical guide that covers everything from the fundamentals of game design, to the trade-offs in the development process, to the deals a publisher makes to get a game on the shelves. No matter what your role in the industry, understanding this entire process will help you do your job better. And…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 9/16/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 450
Size: 7.44" wide x 9.17" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Introduction



Design



Getting to "Yes"


Concept Development


Genres


Client Goals


The Game Proposal Document


High Concept


Genre


Gameplay



Principles of Game Design


Player Empathy


Feedback


Grounding the Player


The Moment-to-Moment Experience


Immersion


Writing


Design Within Limits


Removing Impediments


Interface Design


The Start-Up Screen


Customizable Controls


Cheat Codes


Tutorial or Practice Mode


Structure and Progression


Taking Care of the Player


How to Design



Genre-Specific Game Design Issues


Action Games


RPGs


Adventure Games


Strategy Games


Simulations


Sports Games


Fighting Games


Casual Games


God Games


Educational Games


Puzzle Games


Online Games



Storytelling


Plot: The Three-Act Structure


Setting


Character Development


Interactivity


The Tools of the Trade


The Hero's Journey



Level Design


Concept Work


Building the Level


Gameplay


Evaluation



Designing the Puzzle


Types of Puzzles


What Makes a Bad Puzzle?


What Makes a Good Puzzle?


Levels of Difficulty


How to Design the Puzzle


Summary



Franchises, Brands, and Licenses


Creating an Internal Franchise


Working with an External License



Team



The Development Team


Vision


Production


Design


Programming


Artwork


Testing


The Cabal Approach



External Resources


Administrative Issues


Voice


Music


Sound Effects


Video


Motion Capture


Language Localization


The Manual


Legal Issues (Getting the Rights)



Development



Project Lifecycle and Documents


Concept Development


Preproduction (Proof of Concept)


Development


Alpha


Beta


Code Freeze


RTM (Release to Manufacture)


Patches


Upgrades



Managing Development


Agile Development


Managing Development


Design


Planning and Scheduling


Selecting the Right Lifecycle Model


Problems


Recovery


Management Style



The Business



The Business


How Mainstream Games Are Sold


The Publishing Team


Promotional Tools


Business Development


"Indie" Development



Breaking In


General Advice


Applying for Specific Positions


Finding Job Openings



Conclusion



The Hero's Journey



Appendixes



Project Documents


Index to Documents


High Concept Doc


Game Proposal ("Pitch Doc")


Concept Doc


Game Design Doc (GDD)


Art Production Plan


Technical Design Doc


Test Plan


Project Plan


External Events


Current Risks


Credits


Change List and Project Archives



Resources


Bibliography


Conferences and Trade Shows


Industry News


Organizations


Schools


Glossary


Index