Game Design Elements and Character Creation Insights
Games Design
Dr Amanda Ford
West College Scotland
What game is
this from?
What game is this from?
Characters
**Appearance:** Discuss the character's physical attributes,
clothing, and accessories.
- **Personality:** Talk about the character's traits,
motivations, and emotions.
- **Abilities:** Explain the character's unique skills, strengths,
and weaknesses.
- **Backstory:** Explore the character's history and how it
relates to the game's plot.
Task
Briefly think and write down/sketch what you think a
character could be for the following (even just write
some words to get started):
Space adventure game
Sporty game
Levels/worlds
Another game but 2d
Level Design
Discuss the key elements of level design, including:
- Gameplay mechanics and objectives
- Flow and pacing
- Environmental storytelling
- Balance and challenge
- Player feedback and guidance
Useful links
https://ygd.bafta.org/ygd-teacher-resources
https://twinery.org/
https://scratch.mit.edu/
https://letsmakeagame.net/game-idea-generator/
(for
older students)
https://orteil.dashnet.org/gamegen
https://writingexercises.co.uk/create-a-setting.php
https://inventwithpython.com/blog/2012/07/30/need-a-
game-idea-a-list-of-game-mechanics-and-a-random-
mechanic-mixer/
https://firith.studio/game-idea-generator
https://tools.mouse.org/apps/game-mechanic-generator/
https://www.draw-your-game.com/
In this content, we delve into various aspects of game design, character creation, and level design. From discussing a character's appearance, personality, abilities, and backstory to analyzing key elements of level design like gameplay mechanics, flow, and storytelling, this comprehensive guide provides valuable insights for designing engaging games. Additionally, you'll find useful links and resources for game development, making it a valuable resource for game design enthusiasts.
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Games Design Dr Amanda Ford West College Scotland
What game is this from?
**Appearance:** Discuss the character's physical attributes, clothing, and accessories. - **Personality:** Talk about the character's traits, motivations, and emotions. - **Abilities:** Explain the character's unique skills, strengths, and weaknesses. - **Backstory:** Explore the character's history and how it relates to the game's plot. Characters
Briefly think and write down/sketch what you think a character could be for the following (even just write some words to get started): Task Space adventure game Sporty game
Discuss the key elements of level design, including: - Gameplay mechanics and objectives - Flow and pacing Level Design - Environmental storytelling - Balance and challenge - Player feedback and guidance
https://ygd.bafta.org/ygd-teacher-resources https://twinery.org/ https://scratch.mit.edu/ https://letsmakeagame.net/game-idea-generator/ (for older students) https://orteil.dashnet.org/gamegen Useful links https://writingexercises.co.uk/create-a-setting.php https://inventwithpython.com/blog/2012/07/30/need-a- game-idea-a-list-of-game-mechanics-and-a-random- mechanic-mixer/ https://firith.studio/game-idea-generator https://tools.mouse.org/apps/game-mechanic-generator/ https://www.draw-your-game.com/
