Opis: Players Making Decisions - Zack Hiwiller

Game designers today are expected to have an arsenal of multi-disciplinary skills at their disposal in the fields of art and design, computer programming, psychology, economics, composition, education, mythology-and the list goes on. How do you distill a vast universe down to a few salient points? Players Making Decisions brings together the wide range of topics that are most often taught in modern game design courses and focuses on the core concepts that will be useful for students for years to come. A common theme to many of these concepts is the art and craft of creating games in which players are engaged by making meaningful decisions. It is the decision to move right or left, to pass versus shoot, or to develop one's own strategy that makes the game enjoyable to the player. As a game designer, you are never entirely certain of who your audience will be, but you can enter their world and offer a state of focus and concentration on a task that is intrinsically rewarding. This detailed and easy-to-follow guide to game design is for both digital and analog game designers alike and some of its features include: *A clear introduction to the discipline of game design, how game development teams work, and the game development process*Full details on prototyping and playtesting, from paper prototypes to intellectual property protection issues*A detailed discussion of cognitive biases and human decision making as it pertains to games*Thorough coverage of key game elements, with practical discussions of game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics*Practical coverage of using simulation tools to decode the magic of game balance*A full section on the game design business, and how to create a sustainable lifestyle within itIntroduction Part I. Starting Part II. Prototyping and Playtesting Part III. Meaningful Decisions Part IV. Game Elements Part V. Game Theory and Rational Decision Making Part VI. Actual Human Behavior and Games Part VII. Game Design Tools Part VIII. The Game Design Business Conclusion

Szczegóły: Players Making Decisions - Zack Hiwiller

Tytuł: Players Making Decisions
Autor: Zack Hiwiller
Producent: New Riders Publishing
ISBN: 9780134396750
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 480
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.79 kg

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