Design Games and Levels
If you are following along with the exercises in this
book, you should have designed at least one original
game prototype by now. This experience is one of
the most valuable tools you have in your search for a
game design job.
Good solid paper game prototypes and well-
wri en concept documents can form the basis for
a great beginning portfolio. If you have the skills to
turn your designs into so ware prototypes as well,
you should do so. Even if you do not plan on pitching
your ideas to a publisher at this point, polish your
prototype and concept document anyway. During
that crucial moment in a job interview when they ask
you what experience you have, you will be able to
show your work and discuss the process of design,
playtesting, and revision in detail. This will di?¬? erentiate
you from other applicants because even though
you are a beginner, you will be able to display actual
experience of the development process, even though
your games have not yet been published.
In addition to making physical and digital prototypes
of original games, you can demonstrate your
game design skills by building levels for existing
games.
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