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They should remain in your mind, but secondary
until you pin down the formal elements.
Focus on the Formal Elements
The formal elements, as we have discussed, are the
underlying system and mechanics of the game. Your
initial concept might already include some of the formal
elements of your game. As you move forward,
you will need to ?¬? ll in that system more and more.
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
?· What is the con?¬‚ ict in my game?
?· What are the rules and procedures?
?· What actions do the players take and when?
?· Are there turns? How do they work?
?· How many players can play?
?· How long does a game take to resolve?
?· What is the working title?
?· Who is the target audience?
?· What platform will this game run on?
?· What restrictions or opportunities does that environment
have?
The more questions you ask yourself the be er.
And it is okay if you do not know all the answers at this
point in the process. In the beginning, you can only
guess, and you won??™t know if you are on the right track
until you actually play the game and see how it works.


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