Video Game Design

  1. Level Design and Spatial Design
    1. Level Design Fundamentals
      1. Player Guidance Principles
        1. Visual Communication
          1. Spatial Storytelling
            1. Pacing and Flow
              1. Risk vs Reward Design
              2. Level Structure and Layout
                1. Linear Level Design
                  1. Non-Linear Level Design
                    1. Open World Design
                      1. Hub-Based Design
                        1. Critical Path Planning
                        2. Environmental Design
                          1. Landmark Creation
                            1. Wayfinding Systems
                              1. Atmosphere and Mood
                                1. Environmental Storytelling
                                  1. Set Dressing Principles
                                  2. Level Design Process
                                    1. Concept and Planning
                                      1. Paper Prototyping
                                        1. Blockout Creation
                                          1. Scripting and Events
                                            1. Art Integration
                                              1. Lighting Design
                                                1. Playtesting and Iteration
                                                2. Encounter Design
                                                  1. Combat Encounters
                                                    1. Puzzle Design
                                                      1. Exploration Challenges
                                                        1. Social Encounters
                                                          1. Boss Fight Design

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                                                        4. Systems Design and Balance

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                                                        6. Narrative Design and Storytelling