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GAME DESIGN AND THEORY

Title	Source	Info
Wrong Literacy Assumption – Fixing A Bad Design We made a mistake in our design and we think it’s quite an interesting one, even if it’s rather small.	Game Design and Theory MoralAnxietyStudio	06/08/2017 08:13 AM 6 post(s)
Too much exploration makes you a sloppy fighter How to balance exploration and execution challenge	Game Design and Theory Irog	05/24/2017 01:39 PM 4 post(s)
My 2.5 years journey of game development My experience in the last 2.5 developing the game Stitched	Game Design and Theory FluffexStudios	05/03/2017 07:09 AM 3 post(s)
Properly Scoping a Project or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deadline	Game Design and Theory Superstroke	02/19/2017 06:48 PM 10 post(s)
Detective Games - Risking the Unwinnable Some thoughts on detective game mechanics.	Game Design and Theory Elder71	05/26/2016 11:43 AM 10 post(s)
[RM2K] [RM2K3] "Item Order" Design Advice & Rant Advice about creating items & item order for your RM2K or RM2K3 game	Game Design and Theory iddalai	04/22/2016 01:46 AM 11 post(s)
Damage - an overview One way (but not the true way) to set your damage formulae	Game Design and Theory Fermmoylle	03/16/2016 06:10 PM 2 post(s)
A case for RPG Maker Discussing the creative potential of RPG Maker	Game Design and Theory kukenstragames	02/10/2016 08:19 PM 9 post(s)
Keeping up with the Bosses #3: Dr. Herregods How NOT to do gimmicks	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	01/21/2016 10:10 PM 1 post(s)
Keeping up with the Bosses #2: King Bowser It was obvious he'd show up eventually	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	11/30/2015 08:53 AM 1 post(s)
Keeping up with the Bosses #1: Toriel Yo momma's so fat, she's the first boss	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	11/23/2015 11:19 AM 2 post(s)
First Project What to make as a beginner	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	11/19/2015 09:43 AM 1 post(s)
Frontview or Sideview? Which is best for your game?	Game Design and Theory Sgt M	11/05/2015 12:17 AM 5 post(s)
Paths to Character Routes This article mainly applies to branching visual novels, but it's definitely something interesting to discuss.	Game Design and Theory mjshi	10/11/2015 12:37 AM 0 post(s)
Using OODA to write battler AI Write battler AI that tries its best to minimize the chance for the players to win	Game Design and Theory DoubleX	09/11/2015 04:08 PM 6 post(s)
It's Okay to Use Rtp or Other Premade Resources Help! I want to make a rpgmaker game but I can’t/don’t want to make custom graphics	Game Design and Theory Ebeth	08/20/2015 02:51 PM 3 post(s)
Hardcore RPGs - how to do them right Understanding when challenge is appropriate	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	08/18/2015 10:49 AM 0 post(s)
Think Before You Remake Hello darkness, my old friend…	Game Design and Theory Addit	07/05/2015 02:16 AM 6 post(s)
Making games pretty Because we all want more subscribers	Game Design and Theory polarcactus	06/25/2015 09:17 AM 6 post(s)
Things that make combat boring + solutions Press Attack to Win begone	Game Design and Theory LightningLord2	05/30/2015 08:14 PM 6 post(s)

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Anomalies This section is a catch-all for anything that doesn't fit in the above categories. It may or may not be related to game making or RMN. It could have stories about pirates.
Artist Workshop The articles in the artist workshop are geared towards making original sprites and tilesets for your game, which can help it stand out.
Game Design and Theory This section is where all the amateur thinktanks write article regarding gameplay, with topics covering balance, dungeon design, battle systems, etc.
Programming and Mathematics Need to do some heavy-duty coding or math work? This is the place.
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Writer's Block The storytelling category is for articles about creating well-rounded heroes, villains, background stories and even worlds!