Game Design Essentials by Mitchell, Briar Lee -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Dear Reader , Dedication ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR CONTENTS AT A GLANCE Contents INTRODUCTION

Who Should Read This Book What Is Covered in This Book

CHAPTER 1: Game Design Origins

What Is a Game? History: Going Way Back Going Electronic And Now We Are Digital

CHAPTER 2: Gameplay Styles

What Defines a Gameplay Style? Clustering Game Types Playing for Fun and to Learn Entertainment Software Rating Board

CHAPTER 3: Core Game Design Concepts

Writing the Game Creating the Characters Designing props Creating Environments Understanding the Basics of Animation Understanding Cinematics and Cutscenes

CHAPTER 4: Visual Design

Developing Concept Art Previsualization

CHAPTER 5: Detailed Development of Visuals

Overview of Designing Graphics 3D Models Color, Texture, and Lighting Animation

CHAPTER 6: Navigation and Interfaces

Guides for the Player Interface Design Testing!

CHAPTER 7: Designing Levels and the Game Design Document

Level Design Spatial Design Hub-and-Spoke Design The Game Design Document

CHAPTER 8: Sound

Organization and Planning Music Ambient Sound Sound effects Speech Sound-Based Computer Games

CHAPTER 9: Job Descriptions, Game Tracking, and Legal Issues

Job Descriptions Pipelines Tracking Progress Copyrights and Licenses

CHAPTER 10: Distribution and Marketing

Platforms Online Using Games for Marketing

APPENDIX A: Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10

APPENDIX B: Education, Training, and Working in Games

Education Getting Started in the Field Applying for Jobs and Internships Networking

APPENDIX C: Game Design Document

Red Harvest Overview Player Characters Narrative Levels Interface—HUD

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