OGDC 2014: One-Man Studio: How to make a game prototype
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The document discusses how to make a game prototype as a one-man studio. It recommends starting with a playable prototype to demonstrate the game idea. As a one-man studio, it is important to use free or inexpensive tools to create prototypes efficiently. Examples of prototypes made in Unity are provided to illustrate the process. The document also stresses the value of collaborating with others, like designers, programmers and artists, to strengthen prototypes and take games further.
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Jake plans to create a 2D side-scrolling video game and box art using Photoshop. The video game will allow the player to switch between four playable superhero characters and upgrade their skills. Each level will have a different setting and enemies will get tougher. There will be three maps total that get progressively more challenging. The box art will showcase the characters in action poses using bright colors to represent the hopeful tone of superheroes.
Fundamentals of Game Design
1. The document outlines the topics to be covered in a game design fundamentals class, including introductions to what game design is, the instructor's path to teaching the class, and an overview of the class syllabus and website.
2. It discusses the key steps in game design which are to understand how games work, prototype and playtest designs iteratively, and learn about the game industry.
3. The document emphasizes the importance of playtesting, giving and receiving feedback, and iterating on designs to solve problems based on playtesting results.
How We Won Gamedev By Rolling Our Own Tech (no notes)
Did you know you can make successful games faster, cheaper and more reliable by building your own tech instead of using a third party engine?
With a small team and no budget, we managed to make 2014's best tactics game (Door Kickers) in a very short time, with a huge amount of content, on 5 platforms.
Without using any third-party engines or tools.
Instead of adding tech, we removed tech. We kept removing until there was almost nothing left. Sounds counter-intuitive? Think of it this way: simpler means faster, cheaper and more reliable.
Learn about the extreme simplicity of the production pipeline and the "unified everything" game engine used for Door Kickers.
Learn that developing a game can also be done in a very smart and simple way, instead of spending years or $$$$$ on game engines. Learn how to focus on what is important and that finding the simplest solutions is usually the hardest.
Theories Research
This document provides an overview of the roles and process involved in video game art design. It discusses the following:
- Video game art design begins in pre-production with concept art sketches and drawings. Artists then move to the graphic design stage.
- There are various roles in game art design including 2D artists, 3D artists, concept artists, storyboard artists, texture artists, environmental artists, lighting artists, and animators.
- A lead artist or art director guides the art team and ensures all art works cohesively through development. They collaborate with other teams like designers.
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- 1. ONE-MAN STUDIO HOW TO MAKE A GAME PROTOTYPE LE VO TIEN GIANG GAME DESIGNER – FIREBAT STUDIO - VNG
- 2. HOW TO MAKE A GAME?
- 3. WHY DO I NEED A GAME PROTOTYPE? WHICH TOOL I NEED TO USE? GAME PROTOTYPE GIVES ME SOME EXAMPLE?
- 4. 2D PROTOTYPE 3D PROTOTYPE WHAT IS A GAME PROTOTYPE? Game prototype is the first playable version to show the idea and the vision of your game.
- 5. WHY DO I NEED A GAME PROTOTYPE? WHERE AM I?
- 6. WORKING IN A COMPANY
- 8. ONE-MAN STUDIO - WHAT DO YOU GET? Free Free Free
- 9. THE REASON YOU NEED A PROTOTYPE
- 10. WHICH TOOL I NEED TO USE?
- 12. MAP CREATION CHARACTER EFFECT 3D GAME
- 13. 2D GAME
- 14. FREE!
- 15. DO YOU KNOW GAMEJAM? EXAMPLES
- 16. MY UNITY GAME
- 17. REASON FOR MAKING A GAME PROTOTYPE TOOL TO USE EXAMPLES
- 18. ONE-MAN STUDIO HOW TO MAKE A GAME PROTOTYPE
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- 20. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Old African Proverb ANY QUESTION? THANK YOU!