GAMER91112'S PROFILE

You've made some interesting points. Players do, in a sense, seem somewhat random and unpredictable. Random games tend to add in an unpredictable type of atmosphere that makes players adapt to different situations that can benefit them in the long run. Less random games tend to focus mainly on experience and learning.

A really successful game that I consider having almost no random elements at all is Cooking Mama for Nintendo. All their levels and their recipes and completely laid out in the table for you. It seems pretty difficult and daunting the first time you try it, but over time, you can learn how to time your stylus swipes to get the higher score. The reason for their success, I believe is the familiarity of the theme, the uniqueness of their gameplay, and their user-friendly interface for kids.

There are many other good examples of games that use random elements and non-random elements, but overall, I agree with what you're saying. It doesn't matter how random or non-random a game is, what matters is how those elements were put together to create an enjoyable atmosphere for the player.

Interesting technique, Addit. I didn't even consider that method before. Heh, there's so many different ways that people handle their game. Use a text program to list down all the bugs, use a game recording software to fix all the glitches you see, etc. Whenever I find a typo in my game, I find it difficult to describe it in my text program so I tend to take a screenshot of it and highlight it using Paint. :]

Thanks, Addit. I agree. Although the debug menu and the wall-passing features built-in are useful tools, they can be utilized to other possible areas of potential. Experienced programmers can figure out how to redesign the debug menu and its features altogether, but for designers more experienced with making events, they also have a good amount of control over how their game environment can be suited to fit their needs.