The Hows and Whys Of Level Design - SE - Printed edition

The Hows and Whys Of Level Design - SE - Printed editionThis book covers both the visual and artistic side as well as the gameplay aspect of level design. Dont expect any technical how to tutorials in this book, this book is about the "why". Rather than writing yet another tutorial book about how to create a virtual room this book is about how to make that room look cool and play well. Expect tips and techniques as well as explanations of the logic and reasoning behind art and design decisions. How does

This book covers both the visual and artistic side as well as the gameplay aspect of level design. DonÕt expect any technical how-to tutorials in this book, this book is about the "why". Rather than writing yet another tutorial/book about how to create a virtual room this book is about how to make that room look cool and play well. Expect tips and techniques as well as explanations of the logic and reasoning behind art and design decisions. How does the gameplay in a level work? WhatÕs the reason this kind of architecture gives this kind of feeling or looks better in situation A or B? Why does this color combination work so well? What kind of floorplan can I best use to improve gameplay and why? What type of sound setup should I use?

The book is well illustrated and offers many examples with pictures, nearly 120 to be exact. The book is intended to be universal.

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