Show notes
Game Design Zen : Episode 009What Now? I’ve got a great story, set in a far-distant future. Not sure what to do next. As crazy as it sounds, this happens sometimes. This episode explores what a game is to help us all improve our designs.Kenzai’s Request – More Conversational (0:40)League of Legends World Championships (05:15)“How do I fill this with something exciting?” (06:10)What is a Game? (08:40)Ted Brown’s Idea (13:10)Goals + Mechanics + FeedbackWhy We Care – The Definition In Our Head (18:20)What is a Mechanic? (20:45)What’s the Player Doing? (22:20)The Core Mechanic! World of Warcraft + GTAVStart With One (27:00)Zen Moment (28:00)The One Line Elevator PitchGame Design Zen is the intersection of game design, life, and the pursuit of excellence. It is the #1 resource for developers, artists, and designers including the art, science, and business of better games. Level up to zen.