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online game design course

Started by Age of Fable, July 02, 2009, 12:52:44 PM

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Age of Fable

July 02, 2009, 12:52:44 PM
In case people haven't seen it. It's supposed to be relevant to computer, board and role-playing games.

http://gamedesignconcepts.wordpress.com/
free resources:
Teleleli The people, places, gods and monsters of the great city of Teleleli and the islands around.
Age of Fable \'Online gamebook\', in the style of Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf and Fabled Lands.
Tables for Fables Random charts for any fantasy RPG rules.
Fantasy Adventure Ideas Generator
Cyberpunk/fantasy/pulp/space opera/superhero/western Plot Generator.
Cute Board Heroes Paper \'miniatures\'.
Map Generator
Dungeon generator for Basic D&D or Tunnels & Trolls.

kryyst

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July 02, 2009, 02:36:12 PM
So to some up

Get an idea, write it down and design a game in 15 minutes.

Play the game.  Is it better or worse then some other favorite game of yours.  If you like it tweak it.  If something was lacking change it.  Rinse repeate until your happy.

Then do all the art/physical work of making it so.

I'm not actually trashing the advice on the site.  It's sound advice and his flowcharts are pretty good.  What I'm mocking is that that part of it is a lot simpler then coming up with the actual concept in the first place.  If you already know the game you want to make.  You already know most of the steps.
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Spinachcat

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July 06, 2009, 04:19:45 AM
Thank you for the link!  

Lots of good thoughts.  Many of the ideas are already familiar, but its good repetition and interesting to hear from a professional.

Age of Fable

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July 06, 2009, 11:48:32 AM
Quote from: Spinachcat;312089Thank you for the link!  

No worries.
free resources:
Teleleli The people, places, gods and monsters of the great city of Teleleli and the islands around.
Age of Fable \'Online gamebook\', in the style of Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf and Fabled Lands.
Tables for Fables Random charts for any fantasy RPG rules.
Fantasy Adventure Ideas Generator
Cyberpunk/fantasy/pulp/space opera/superhero/western Plot Generator.
Cute Board Heroes Paper \'miniatures\'.
Map Generator
Dungeon generator for Basic D&D or Tunnels & Trolls.
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