Placed 3rd at my first game jam!
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/15508679...
Roguelike games could have a Hardcore mode where the character gets weaker after every successful run and is deleted on death
A comment on one of those “What’s a good game concept you wish existed?” posts got me thinking. It described a game where you start out as OP and slowly lose your stats and gear as the game progresses. They suggested a Fallen champion type theme. This got me thinking about roguelikes, speed runners, and hardcore mode...
Request for Map-Making Tips
Anybody have tips for planning linear/dungeon maps? I’m currently trying to create a metroidvania map and so far, I’ve done a rough map of my start and my hazard areas. I’m mainly concerned with how to guide players through the map with minimal ui aid, but any help is great!
A discussion on LGBT+ inclusion in game dev and how game devs view the topic themselves.
I appreciate the gay, nonbinary and trans inclusion in gaming, but never forget: just because it was added to the game, doesn’t mean the people who worked on it were in for it. I’ve been working in video games for about 3 years in Quality. A friend from past job shared their office had to fire an employee, because he stopped...
First time coding a game question
I am currently working on a game I was told by one friend to use the language I am most comfortable in. However others have criticised me for not using their preferred language or environment....
Let's talk gamedesign blunders (pre MTX)
As most of us play games, we sometimes encounter elements or routines that suck all the fun from a shipped product. They can be a dealbreaker, so it’s better to be aware of them. I’d exclude platinum challenges and MTX as they are their own beasts, and start with a couple of examples I hated in older titles:...