For early steps in the game making experience – notably, modding a game that you already like – game making tools are a decent way to simulate modding of a commercial project. A lot of game making tools are crude level building tools with some other options exposed, and this can provide a sandbox for… Read more »
Archive for July 2009
Don’t Start With a Design Document
Jul 23, 2009If you wanted to become a master chef, would you begin by writing down recipes on paper? I would start by following recipes. Then I would modify the ingredients or cook time in my favorite recipes, experimenting in the kitchen. Only after a great deal of experimenting would I consider inventing a new recipe starting… Read more »