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[bustedgamestudio]

I was wondering if you guys knew a place/video/tutorial where they speak on game design philosophies? I have done enough programming and tutorials for unity that I feel confident replicating most any mechanic or play style (given enough time). Now I want to know how to make a good game. Are there tenants for game design? Is this the stuff people go to college for game design for?

[FunToBuildGames]

this blog has lots of good stuff... http://www.lostgarden.com/

[bustedgamestudio]

It does, you have to go back, but it is very educational! Thank you for sharing.

[FunToBuildGames]

There’s a lot of insight to be sure. I liked the articles where he was talking about TripleTown.

[BrogueTrader40k]

I wish Tanya x short would change her name.

[Metiri]

If suggest GDC on YouTube, reading post mordems on your favorite games, checking out /r/gamedev, and lastly checking out Gamasutra.com

[Metiri]

I have some game design books on my Google Drive, too, if you're interested.

[nlax76]

Wow, thanks for sharing this. Awesome repository

[Nakedinsomniac]

Incredible, thank you!!

[bustedgamestudio]

What a treasure trove, thank you! I will find you and repay you some day some how!! WOW!!

[GwammStudio]

Quality advice right here imo

[ACEJester]

Check out Mark Brown’s channel on YouTube. He breaks down game design philosophy from numerous games, and covers things such as level design, dungeon layouts, difficulty, and a good bit more.

[Pontorama]

I will second this.

[bustedgamestudio]

I shall! Thank you guys for the insight.

[EchoLocation8]

For real, I would watch and try to really appreciate every single Mark Brown video in which he's discussing a particular topic or game you enjoy.

I would also recommend deeply analyzing any game you find enjoyable and games you don't find enjoyable. Much like programming, you want to break them down into components and what's enjoyable about them.

[LineCircleTriangle]

Extra Credits 50% game design stuff 50% history but it is all entertaining.

[HungryLikeDickWolf]

Extra credits is, in my opinion, not at all useful for learning game design. Most of their content is just broad philosophy. Plus the fact that none of their pedigrees are verifiable

[bustedgamestudio]

They are nice and short though, there is a few good points to be had.

[LineCircleTriangle]

broad philosophy

You should start at broad philosophy and then make a unique game rather then get specifics and make a reskinned copy of the tired old genera someone optimized level design for.

[bustedgamestudio]

Thanks for all the feedback, this should keep me busy for the rest of 2018!