Playing and being well-informed about a variety of video games is somewhat like being well-read in literary circles. Anyone can design a game; really understanding great design is not something you can learn in school. It's learned in the trenches; playing, working at it, and sharing knowledge with other developers.
"A DP Challenge Compendium" takes a hard look at the design hits and misses of some of the Top 100 console games and breaks them down in one place. Use it as a resource to find information to share with the team for your game; show, don't tell. Learn design from the best of the best, using techniques from many games to pull your game together successfully, avoiding the pitfalls of those who have gone before you. Hold your own in conversations and catch up quickly--"A DP Challenge Compendium" is an excellent way for girls to understand and take part in their boyfriend's hobby. Use it as a quick research resource for articles. The possibilities are endless.
"A DP Challenge Compendium" takes a hard look at the design hits and misses of some of the Top 100 console games and breaks them down in one place. Use it as a resource to find information to share with the team for your game; show, don't tell. Learn design from the best of the best, using techniques from many games to pull your game together successfully, avoiding the pitfalls of those who have gone before you. Hold your own in conversations and catch up quickly--"A DP Challenge Compendium" is an excellent way for girls to understand and take part in their boyfriend's hobby. Use it as a quick research resource for articles. The possibilities are endless.
