The creation and layout of the individual rooms/stages/sections in which the game takes place in.
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On average, how many scenery objects on an average-sized map [closed]
I know it's a stupid question, but I couldn't find the answer on Google or here. Ideally, I'm looking at best-case-scenario, common-scenario and worst-case-scenario statistics. This is excluding the ...
3
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1answer
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Space Shooter “level” generation
I'm currently working on a 2.5D space shooter and there will be a survival mode in the game. I'd like a few suggestions on how to tackle the enemy generation problem.
This is not procedural ...
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1answer
567 views
Why Hex Maps instead Octagon Maps?
I understand the advantage of Hex Maps over Square Grids. But I get a question: Why aren't used Octagons maps instead? At least (I think) will be easier cross (+) movement (up,down,left,right) and xis ...
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1answer
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Level Modeling Workflows in Maya for Unity
I'm wondering what the standard workflow for modeling static levels for Unity (or for that matter, other High-Level engines) is? My somewhat limited knowledge tells me that the best process is ...
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3answers
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Last level of puzzle games - hard or easy? [closed]
Currently I am creating a puzzle game, and I am finishing all the levels... and then I run into this problem:
From puzzle games that I played, I find that the design of the very last level goes into ...
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1answer
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Should I load a game map as a tile map or as an image map? [closed]
Which is better for game prototyping of a game map: a tile map or an image map? What are their respective pros and cons? Should I, in other words:
Load the map as a png and set collision points ...
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0answers
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How are old games levels made? [closed]
Take a look at Super Mario, or even PacMan, or Arkanoid.
How are their levels made, do they created a simple level editors to visualize them, or they designed them by hand (directly with code)?
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Which approach helps you create a suitable background mesh and/or image that enhances your game? [closed]
So I am currently developing a game. I had no big problems creating the basic game mechanics, included some mesh objects and it's working fine. But the surrounding is empty. Black. Is there a proven ...
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1answer
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PNG image as a level map for 2d game
I've been using a tilemap editor for making levels, but I was wondering if there was a way to use PNG images as the level map, as maps created in tiled editor are graphically uninteresting.
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2
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1answer
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Level design algorithm/pattern for Linerunner etc
I am wondering: how does someone make levels for a game like Linerunner or any other game that uses similar patterns?
About Linerunner (game)
You are a stick man running, you have to jump or crawl ...
3
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1answer
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What are some ways I can create random but consistent levels with an increase in difficulty
So I am relatively new to gaming, however, I am working on a breakout style game and I am not sure how to generate levels. In theory I would like some approach that will let me generate tons of levels ...
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2answers
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Indoor 3D game worlds
I'm looking for a little direction.
I'm building a game engine as a part of my university project, and I'm having a little trouble about what to look for when it comes to indoor 3D game worlds.
Now ...
26
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1answer
856 views
How to deal with “level design creep?”
Level Design Creep is what I've started to call what happens when you build a series of levels and notice that every level is a little bit better looking or designed than the last, or when working ...
2
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1answer
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Prevent Reavers from dealing splash damage to friendly and allied units
Just for fun I made some games in the Starcraft Broodwar map editor (scdraft2.0).
I notice that in my map Reavers deal damage to friendly and allied units as well as to neutral units. It's a cat and ...
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2answers
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Some theory questions about classic endless arcade games
I had read in the book "A theory of fun for game design" that once the player realizes that he cannot overpower the computer in anyway (or) the AI is unbeatable (badly designed/coded) he will leave ...
