The document discusses best practices for porting development processes to game development. It recommends focusing on story, atmosphere, characters, and unique flavor to create an epic gaming experience with rewards. Key stages include concept, pre-production, production, launch, and post-launch. Prototyping early and playtesting frequently are emphasized to incorporate feedback and iterate. Community involvement and mentorship are also suggested.

1. PORTING BEST PRACTICES
TO GAME DEVELOPMENT
VIDYASAGAR MACHUPALLI
MICROSOFT MVP - GAMES FOR WINDOWS
@IAMVMAC
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2. PIPELINE
Story Atmosphere Characters Unique Flavor Epic Moments Rewards Buzz Polish

3. STAGES
• Still there are the stages of
• Concept
• Pre-Production
• Production
• Launch/Soft Launch
• Post Launch

4. Concept
• Prototype.
• Know the game engine.

5. Communication Overhead
• Agile but Scrum?

6. EXPERIMENT FIRST, CONCEPT SECOND,
POLISHED FOURTH
What’s Third??
Playtest, Playtest,
Playtest

7. Iteration
•Be rational to the feedbacks

8. QUICK TEST RUN
 Make Something You Want Someone Specific To Play
 Know Your Successful Outcome Experience
 Cultivate Virtue; Every Design Starts Off 700% Too Big
 Experiment First, Great Second, Polished Fourth
 Playtest, Playtest, Playtest
 Join a Community – IndiaGamersCommunity
 Make a Mentor
 Find a Partner
 Don't Worry About What You Can't Do
 Use Technology You Know
 Cultivate Eustress
 Work Hard For What You Believe In
 Be Happy

9. REFERENCES
• Game Programming Gems
• Game Usability: Advancing the Player Experience
• Game Engine Architecture
• Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design, 2nd Edition
• The Art of Game Design
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