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In this episode Zackavelli talks about making demos, executing your ideas, and avoiding perfection in gamedev.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:45Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about strategies for coming up with new game mechanics.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:07Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackave…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on planning and production.Skip to Guest Segment: 15:45Lukes Twitter:https://twitter.com/lklejnbergBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twi…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the problem with modern, shallow crafting systems.Article on Last Of Us Crafting: https://medium.com/super-jump/the-brilliant-crafting-system-in-the-last-of-us-bb33f221f2c1Skip to Body of Episode: 5:38Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Li…

In this episode Zackavelli breaks down an academic paper about game design.Read the paper for yourself: https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdfSkip to Body of Episode: 5:30Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zack…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has an amazing segment on sound.Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00Mugamoomoo's Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXS5WR3QMgpoWQPFjBa51FwBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackave…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about strategies for making your game more replayableSkip to Body of Episode: 5:20Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Youtube: www.youtube.com/cha…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about some good "bang for your buck" polish tips.Skip to Body of Episode: 6:05TotalBiscut on FOV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPDq_qvsKUABecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Tw…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about designing a game "backwards".Skip to Guest Segment: 13:25Kevin's Links:Website: https://www.bobbybobbybobby.com/pages/chaotic-eraStudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbydimensionhttps://twitter.com/bobbydimensionChaotic Era Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaotic_eraBe come a Patr…

In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the 4X genre and discusses what makes a good 4X game.Skip to Body of Episode: 5:05Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Youtube: www.youtu…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for how to use sound effects, and also how to make them for your games.Skip to Body of Episode: 6:31Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about procedural generated art techniques used for her game Witchhazel Woods.Skip to Guest Segment: 11:26Rachel's Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_datababeWishlist Witchhazel Woods!https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833560/Witchhazel_Woods/Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for not getting stuck in a perpetual loop of half finished games.Skip to Body of Episode: 4:19Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Youtu…

In this episode Zackavelli goes deep on core game loops, their function and definitions, and give good examples from popular games.Skip to Body of Episode: 4:53Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Tw…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Starlight Skyes talks about the pros and cons of being a commercial/hobby gamedev.Skip to Guest Segment: 16:37Starlight Skyes:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarlightSkyesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMQVS2ttOB-zi2pBXius2QBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord an…

In this episode Zackavelli talks gives tips for vehicles, dialogue, and getting to the minimum viable product (MVP)Skip to Body of Episode: 6:43Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about fundamental concepts of co op game design.Skip to Body of Episode: 5:58Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Youtube: www.youtub…

In this episode Zackavelli has a conversation with community member Yanniboi about getting your games on Steam.Skip to Guest Segment: 0:10Yanniboi on Twitter:https://twitter.com/LockdownPatrolYan's Game Tower Offender on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1769870/Tower_Offender/Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk w…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to classify health systems, and identify a few mechanics that make them interesting.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:10Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about designing paths, bread crumbing, cover design, and other things relevent to tranistions in level design.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:37Tommy Norberg (Level Design Infographics)https://twitter.com/the_NorbergBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Prescott "Lockes" Lawani gives a key thought about going for it as a game dev.Skip to Guest Segment: 15:01Prescott "Lockes" Lawani:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PadlockesTechLockes The Thief on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/Be come a Patron: www.patreon.co…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to make sure your game is easy to pick up and play.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:11Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Intro …

In this episode Zackavelli talks about what emergent gameplay is and how you might bring it about in your games. Lots of good game stories in this one!Skip to Body of Episode: 6:46Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Insta…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Kevin Andersson talks about how he avoids stress during his game making process.Skip to Guest Segment: 13:58Kevin Andersson:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnderssonKevTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/anderssonkevBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community a…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about why and how to add animations to your game.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Intro music by: Av…

In this episode Zackavelli talks the fundamental theory of Bartle's player types.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:11Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_Intro music…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Jonathan Jennings gives a key thought about pre-production and prototyping.Skip to Guest Segment: 13:40Jonathan JenningsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjennings3/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/JonathanjQuora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Jona…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about marketing strategies to make sure people care about your game.Skip to Body of Episode: 8:00Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Int…

In this episode Zackavelli talks about some ways you might go about becoming more efficient as a game dev.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:55Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavell…

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and gives a key thought about taking moral stances with your games.Skip to Guest Segment: 20:46Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Music: Radiant Vibes …

In this episode Zackavelli talks about procedural content generation and its pros and cons.Skip to Body of Episode: 8:06Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Kate Compton …

In this episode Zackavelli talks about two key methods in visual effects for video games, particle systems and shaders.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:08Show Sponsor: https://www.rrdice.com/Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and …

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and we go on a deep dive about play testing with Arash Sammander.Skip to Guest Segment: 11:20Arash SammanderTwitter:https://twitter.com/sammanderBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitte…

In this episode Zackavelli walks through the process of making tile based pixel art, and gives some general pixel art tips.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:44Adam C Younis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWr2tlK-4c&list=PLLdxW--S_0h4dlWUpl-TzBp-ulqK3NiM_Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about maki…

In this episode Zackavelli examines how to design a well balance game, and talks about some methods you might try and use to balance a game.Skip to Body of Episode: 10:33Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zac…

In this episode Zackavelli introduces a new segment called "Juice Jam" and we hear Remus Rain talk about puzzle design for video games.Skip to Guest Segment: 7:25Remus Rain LinksTwitter: https://twitter.com/RemusRainYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Xx84Tgyoc414gyotMRV4gItch.io: https://remusrain.itch.io/Remus Rain's Sources:Making of The…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the designing playtesting sessions, and working in groups for gamedev.Skip to Body of Episode: 8:36Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Game Jam:itch.io/…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the player engagement, and how players may access flow state.Skip to Body of Episode: 4:40Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Game Jam:itch.io/jam/gdfgs…

In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and we hear Sam Seltzer-Johnston talk about the "right way" to do things in game dev.Skip to Guest Segment: 14:42Check out ExoCorps: https://exocorpsgame.com/Sam's Twitter: @sbseltzerBe come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the game design related to companions and allies, and the flaws of the dreaded escort mission.Skip to Body of Episode: 6:44Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_M…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pre production and planning phase of the game development cycle.Skip to Body of Episode: 6:44Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Game Jam:itch.io/ja…

In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a key thought about the golden rule of game development.Skip to Guest Segment: 18:45Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Game Jam:itch.…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the character design stew, and talks about tips for familiar yet distinct characters.Skip to Body of Episode: 8:49Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Ga…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to approach getting a good game feel for your games.Be come a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_Monthly Game Jam:https://itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses what makes a good boss encounter, the best boss fight ever, and a brand new segment to the show.Skip to Body of Episode: 8:21Monthly Game Jam:itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-2Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagr…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses different methods of implementing AI and what makes a "good" AISkip to Body of Episode: 5:50Videos about AI FSM and Behavior Trees:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyF0oyarz4Uhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBCXvfNlCMMonthly Game Jam:https://itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-2Join the discord and talk with the …

In this episode Zackavelli discusses Narrative and gameplay progression, as well as core game loops.Skip to Body of Episode: 9:23Extra Credits video about pacing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LScL4CWe5EMonthly Game Jam:itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8e…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to setup a multiplayer system, and talks a bit about multiplayer game design.Skip to Body of Episode: 6:09Article about multiplayer: https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/building-a-peer-to-peer-multiplayer-networked-game--gamedev-10074Monthly Game Jam:https://itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1Join…

In this episode Zackavelli makes some announcements, gives out some awards, and talks about motivation.Skip to Body of Episode: 9:44Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUCheck out our award winner's content:llamaking: https://llama…

In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pros and cons of using different game engines including Unreal, Unity, and Godot.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:25Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram…