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Iterative Level Design. From Concept and Discovery to a finished product. 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.
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Iterative Level Design From Concept and Discovery to a finished product
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
Iterative Develop Mode • Focus on the specific objective • Decide the rough acceptance • Work in sprints • Review • Adjust & Evolution • Iterate • Achieve the objective
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?
Iterative Level Design Process • Translate game design concept • Research and development • Prototype • Iterative design • Macro layout • Micro layout • Detailed gameplay
Iterative Level Design Process • Iterative layout block out - Test and iterate • Polish • Bug fix • Enjoy the completed level
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
Level Designers • Synthesize a playable, logical and exciting game • Explore the engine • Be assigned different functions • Connect different develop groups • Resolve problems efficiently
Have FUN • Design a FUN level • Work in a FUN level design process • Synthesize and enjoy the completed level
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