Balancing
Discover the art and science of creating fair and engaging gameplay experiences. Learn how to fine-tune game mechanics, adjuts difficulty levels, and balance game economies. From understanding core balancing principles to implementing practical strategies, this tag covers everything you need to know to create games that players love. Explore topics like character balancing, multiplayer fairness, and difficulty curve optimization.
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The Fear Of Missing Out: An Infamous Gaming Trap
Everybody knows that feeling… You’re playing an MMORPG or any Free2Play game and you find yourself unable to stop. Either you start panicking when you might not be able to log in for one day… Or you constantly find yourself spending tons of money in the in-game store because you don’t want to fall behind… Read More…
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Pay To Win: The Danger Behind Free To Play Games
With the mobile gaming market growing in popularity, the number of Free2Play games are also increasing simultaneously. From games like Candy Crush & Genshin Impact to Roblox & Monopoly Go!… There are a plethora of games for us to discover and play without spending even a single dollar on it. But that’s not always the… Read More…
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Free To Play, Pay To Win: Why Games Use Microtransactions
As a gamer, the word ‘microtransaction’ always leaves behind a bitter taste. What once was a way to make a game more interesting for casual players has turned into a multi-billion cash-grab for the companies behind it. But why do games even use microtransactions in the first place? And how are they so successful even… Read More…
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Roguelike VS Roguelite – How To Tell The Difference
I bet some of you had to read the title twice because the difference in the name between a roguelike and a roguelite is just a single letter… This also pretty much shows how different they are from each other. They are almost the same but… Not quite which is why people tend to confuse… Read More…
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Learning From Mistakes: Why Designing Bad Games Is Important
Every game designer and game developer has a vision, a game they dreamed about ever since they were a kid. But every time they want to start making it… The fear of ruining the perfect game they had in mind is stopping them from even starting it. Now let me tell you a secret… The… Read More…
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Level Up Your Plate: Video Game Design Is Like Cooking
This might sound funny to a lot of you but people who enjoy cooking as much as I do probably can relate. Game Design is like cooking. Why would I say such a thing? How did I get to that conclusion? Because someone rather unexpectedly asked me to explain game design to them. Usually it’s… Read More…
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Immersive Learning: How To Design The Perfect Tutorial
The tutorial is one of the most important parts of any game. It serves as an introduction to the game’s world, and teaches the gameplay, mechanics, rules, and objectives. Besides that, a tutorial often serves as the first impression of a game. This can determine if the player wants to continue playing or if he… Read More…
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Jump, Bounce, Win – Create The Perfect Platformer
Platforming games are for most of us one of the first introductions to Video Games. After all, who doesn’t know titles like ‘Super Mario’, ‘Crash Bandicoot’ or ‘Castlevania’? But mastering the art of creating a well-crafted platformer is a whole different topic. There is way more to developing a Jump ‘n’ Run than just letting… Read More…
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Understand Game Balancing: The Ying & Yang of Game Development
An unfair game, is never a fun game to play. No matter if it’s an RPG, a CCG or any form of competitive PvP. If you get the feeling that no matter how hard you try, you always struggle, then you’re going to put away the controller sooner or later. This is the reason why… Read More…
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From Concept to Console: The Power of Game Design Documents
Game development is a very complex and multifaceted process that involves numerous people working together to craft an interactive and immersive product. At the heart of this creative process lies a crucial piece that serves as the blueprint for the entire game: the Game Design Document (GDD). In this blog post, we’ll delve deep into… Read More…