Iterative Level Design

2. Iterative Level Design From Concept and Discovery to a finished product

3. Level Design • Design level’s geometry layout • Design level’s game flow • Design Cinematic Scenes • Play an important role in Gameplay Features Design and Development • Various level design in various games

4. Iterative Develop Mode • Focus on the specific objective • Decide the rough acceptance • Work in sprints • Review • Adjust & Evolution • Iterate • Achieve the objective

5. Iterative Develop Mode

6. Iteration in Level Design • Why we need iteration in Level Design? • Will iteration slow down the level design? • How can we do the iterative level design?

7. Iterative Level Design Process • Translate game design concept • Research and development • Prototype • Iterative design • Macro layout • Micro layout • Detailed gameplay

8. Iterative Level Design Process

9. Iterative Level Design Process • Iterative layout block out - Test and iterate • Polish • Bug fix • Enjoy the completed level

10. Iterative Level Design Process

11. Need Attention • Focus on main parts first • Level is rarely playable in early iteration • Not all content will stay in game • Unexpected iteration could jump in • Proper cross discipline team communication

12. Level Designers • Synthesize a playable, logical and exciting game • Explore the engine • Be assigned different functions • Connect different develop groups • Resolve problems efficiently

13. Have FUN • Design a FUN level • Work in a FUN level design process • Synthesize and enjoy the completed level

14. Have FUN Work in

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