World Building
World building is your gateway to forging epic gaming landscapes. Here, sprawling battlefields whisper tales of forgotten conflicts, and bustling cities brim with quests waiting to be unearthed. Explore the intricate details that fuel immersive video games. From the treacherous peaks of procedurally generated mountains to the hidden lore etched into crumbling tablets within ancient dungeons.
No matter if you’re a veteran sculptor of digital realities or a budding game designer eager to craft your first world. Share concept sketches for unique alien creatures, brainstorm captivating in-game economies, and delve into the factions that vie for power within your creation.
World building for games isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s the bedrock upon which compelling stories unfold, characters leave their mark, and entire universes pulsate with interactive potential. Let your imagination go wild and design the landscapes where players will forge their legends, quest by epic quest.
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Designing Animals & Creatures – Know How To Differentiate Them
In design, it is very important to learn about your subjects. You need to know how they are built, where they come from and what makes them what they are. The same goes for animals. Knowing their skeletons & muscle structure, where their natural habitat is and their usual diet really helps you to design… Read More…
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Behind The Scenes: How Your Favorite Movies Turn Into Exciting Games
Most of us have grown up playing video games and I am sure every one of us has at least one game at home that’s based on some sort of movie. Be it ‘Golden Eye 007’, ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ or ‘Disney’s Aladdin’… There are many great video game adaptations out there. But who… Read More…
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Pixel Perfect: How Hard Is It To Make Pixel Games?
No matter if you’re an experienced game developer or a hobbyist looking for something fun to do in your spare time. Pixel games are a fun challenge and everyone can learn how to create one if they have enough time & patience. You can even collaborate with other individuals to work on the project together… 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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Don’t Just See It, Feel It: Why Sound Design Is So Important For Video Games
Have you ever tried to play your favorite game completely without any sound? If so, you’ve probably noticed that it changes the feeling of the game quite a bit. After all, what would ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ be without the famous chest opening sound? Either way, more often than not, sound design is easily overlooked… Read More…
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Quest 101: How To Make Quests For Video Games Fun
I think almost everyone knows how it feels if quests suddenly turn into chores. Go there, get this, do that, repeat. It’s a recurring problem where games seem to just copy-paste their quests in order to fill the world instead of creating captivating quests for their players. Of course they give them a new and… 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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Mission Accomplished: Important Types Of Quests In Games
Every game has a goal and you achieve a lot of them through various quests. As a game designer, it’s important to know the differences. After all, it’s your job to balance them and to fill the world with valuable content. Every quest has its own purpose and should be treated as such. We’re going… Read More…
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Between Goals & Rewards: How To Write Quests For Games
Quests. Quests are what drive us through a game. They are everywhere. Hardly any game, especially story-heavy ones like RPGs, can live without them. They can have all kinds of different functions. From simply progressing through the main story to gifting the player valuable items that would make his life easier… They can even have… Read More…
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When Stories Come To Life – How To Write A Video Game Script
Every game has its story no matter how abstract it is. In games like ‘The Witcher’, ‘Red Dead Redemption’ or ‘The Last of Us’ it might be obvious. Even games like ‘Chess’ have their own story to it. You fight against an enemy kingdom to bring the king down while also protecting your own in… Read More…