Games GDD

The Early Stages of the Design Process GDD

This article touches on the process of designing a game. The article states that most beginning game designers method of piecing together a game is to just find a bunch of elements and throw them together and call the final product a game. the article finishes this point by saying that the results of this method of game design tends to end up being hit or miss in the end. The article goes on to ask multiple questions regarding game design, such as How do you come up with an initial design?, What is the most effective way to playtest? and How do you know what to change? 

Design Consideration

The article provides links one of which is for things to consider when designing a game. the article in the link refers to the process of designing a board game, this however can still be applied to game design of different forms of media. This article talks about different parts of a game to consider throughout the process, such as a games components which can go a long way in determining how much a game is enjoyed. Another point the article makes is on the box which exists to not only protect the item held within but also to give the first impression to someone who sees it. the article than goes on to talk about the theme stating that it's important that the theme works with the game rather than against it. the last thing this article touches on are the games rules. The section on the rules gives different advice on how to go about forming the rules for the game.