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How to Write a Game Design Document

DeckheadFeb 6, 20201 min read

Whether you’re a solo auteur crafting an experience that remains true to your vision, or you’re the chief ideas guy of your three man team; every game needs to start with a Game Design Document. Or at least a design document of some description. But what makes a good one? … How to Write a Game Design DocumentRead More »

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How to write a good devlog

DeckheadFeb 5, 20201 min read

When making your game there’s really no better way to begin getting noticed than by making a devlog. You can keep yourself motivated by getting encouraging feedback all the while gaining new fans, before the game is even done. But…

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How To Make A Video Game From Scratch

DeckheadFeb 5, 20201 min read

Well, you’ve definitely got some ambition in you. Making a Video Game from Scratch is not an easy task. In fact, I would say it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but you know what? It’s also the most rewarding.…

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How Long Does It Take To Make A Video Game?

DeckheadFeb 5, 20201 min read

So you’ve decided to bite the bullet and are ready to make that video game. Excellent. You do a little bit of planning and you’ve got your game scheduled for release in three weeks time. Let’s get this done. ……

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Divine Conquest Development Blog #2: Input Handling

greenmanFeb 4, 20208 min read

One of the first things I like to do when I start a new project is Input Handling. I think it’s generally an underappreciated and underdeveloped aspect in a lot of games. Input is one of the core parts of…