This page includes the instructions for the most recent class session, as well as
an indication of where it will be located. Days are listed reverse order, so the most
recent day is always first.
We do not record lectures in this course. You are expected to attend in order to learn
the material.
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In our second lecture on game mechanics, we look at the nature of uncertainty and risk. While it is fine to have randomness in your game, it should be handled appropriately.
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January 31, 2025
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Upson 142
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LECTURE
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The second lab of this class gets into some technical topics (for both programmers and designers) that we will not touch on for several weeks. Programmers often find this the most challenging of the four labs.
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January 30, 2025
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Fiske Classroom
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GAME LAB
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Before you start to program your game, you need a better understanding of how it is actually played. In this lecture we take a deeper look at how game mechanics work. This is the first of a series on rules.
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January 29, 2025
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Upson 142
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LECTURE
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In this lab you will immediately start thinking about ideas for your game. If you have attended lecture, you will now know enough about what we are expecting you to focus on in this stage of development. The challenge is coming up with something feasible.
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January 28, 2025
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Fiske Classroom
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ENGRC
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As you begin work on your game, understand that not everyone will be programming. In this lecture we show how we devide up game development to take advantage of your multidisciplinary team.
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January 27, 2025
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Upson 142
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LECTURE
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