Video Game Design

  1. Design Process and Documentation
    1. Pre-Production Planning
      1. Market Research and Analysis
        1. Competitive Analysis
          1. Target Audience Definition
            1. Platform Considerations
              1. Budget and Timeline Planning
              2. Concept Development
                1. Ideation Techniques
                  1. Brainstorming Methods
                    1. Mind Mapping
                      1. SCAMPER Method
                        1. Constraint-Based Design
                        2. Theme and Genre Selection
                          1. Core Pillars Definition
                            1. Unique Selling Proposition
                            2. Game Design Documentation
                              1. Game Design Document Structure
                                1. Executive Summary
                                  1. Game Overview
                                    1. Core Mechanics
                                      1. Progression Systems
                                        1. Art Direction
                                          1. Audio Design
                                            1. Technical Requirements
                                              1. Monetization Strategy
                                              2. Pitch Document Creation
                                                1. Technical Design Document
                                                  1. Art Bible Development
                                                    1. Audio Design Document
                                                    2. Iterative Design Process
                                                      1. Design-Prototype-Test Cycle
                                                        1. Feedback Integration
                                                          1. Version Control for Design
                                                            1. Change Management
                                                              1. Documentation Updates

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                                                            3. Core Mechanics and Gameplay Systems