Alchemy of Game DesignNotes on game development

by Mikhail Chuprakov: game designer, creator of Potion Craft, and founder of niceplay games.

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For gamedev specialists

You have been working in game development for a long time and are a professional in your field. You gain 2 Pleasure and 1 Socialization per second while reading good articles, but may enter a Rage state when reading articles you disagree with. Rage deals 1 butthurt damage per second and summons comments once per minute.

For aspiring game developers

Deep down, you know you are a natural-born game developer. You compensate for a lack of professional knowledge with gaming experience and a strong desire to learn. You gain 3x Experience when studying game development materials, and playing games increases the "Game Development" skill.

For perfectionists

Attention to detail is your strong suit. You notice bugs, unfinished elements, clunky mechanics, imbalance, and other issues in games 4x more often than others, but some people consider you pedantic, and poor design deals 3 psychic damage per second to you. This talent is incompatible with the "Eh... Good Enough" talent.

For avid gamers

You love games with all your heart and are interested in everything related to them. While playing, you do not gain Fatigue and do not accumulate Hunger. Playing games and watching game-related content grants 2x Experience and Pleasure. You also gain a +4 bonus to checks related to knowledge of games, platforms, game mechanics, and interfaces.