Reading week 3: Game Design
Game Design
During this week's reading task I read the "Four Basic Methods For Generating Ideas" article. The article speaks on how to improve your abilities in producing ideas with four techniques the writer has chosen to focus on.
The first technique is Concentration. The writer states that a study shows that “any changes in the environment positively affect the generation of ideas”. They also believe curiosity is the key to creativity. Just changing a small routine can aid you to come up with fresh new ideas.
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Technique two is Brainstorming. Although basic, brainstorming is an effective way to generate ideas and is used heavily in the industry.
Next Scamper. This method has its own subset of techniques e.g. Substitute (replace something in an existing project), Combine (Mix two existing genres) and Adapt (update old mechanics to new Technologies).
The last technique is considered the hardest, The Ramsey method. For this method you collect the maximum amount of information on a topic and study the data to build up a concept for your game.
Hey Mimi,
ReplyDeleteWhich one do you think is the most helpful? I definitely thought the change in environment can really help in brainstorming and developing. Would love to know what you think
Kevin
Hey Mimi, this was an interesting read as it was good to learn about different ways to research for your game. I personally like the brainstorming research method as this gives me a wide understanding of many aspects of a game and it can be all over the place and then you can cut down to a few smaller ideas to focus on after. What's your favourite method?
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