Articles
New Game Design Articles
- What is Game Design? - probably not what you think.
- Why Strategy RPGs are RPGs - has nothing to do with the series below. Not really.
- Zelda is NOT an RPG III - the final part. Monopoly the RPG!
Must Reads
- Some Things Every Noob Should Know - so, you're a noob? How do you not be one?
- What is a License - do you need one? Why use one? What are they exactly?
General
- Amateur vs Commercial Game Design - What's different? Freedom and inspiration.
- How Demos Kill Game Design Tools - demo = bad.
- How to Find a Sprite Artist - Need a sprite artist? Here's a few hints on how to capture the elusive beast.
- How to Hide Things - How to hide things from your player.
- How to Share Your Code - please, use my code…
- The Joy of Vertical Shooters - If you've never played a vertical shooter before, here's an introduction. If you have, you already know.
- Tony Hawk's Pro Murder Simulator - does violence in video games really exist? Or is it all just a bad joke?
- Zelda is NOT an RPG - Believe it or not, some people think Zelda is an RPG.
- Zelda is NOT an RPG II - can you believe that this article needs a sequel?
Documentary
- Star Trek by Mike Mayfield Article about one of the most ported BASIC game ever.
Misc
- Selling Ideas to Video Game Companies - the truth about the value of ideas.
- Game Makers N00b Problem - is Game Maker for stupid people?
- Some Thoughts on Programming a 6502 Emulator - one day…
In Progress
- Why Math Games Suck - Stop the Freekin' Insanity!
- Keep Boredom at Bay - Suggestions on how to keep your gamers gaming
- WTF is an RPG? - people still don't get it, time to address the issue from the reverse side
- An Introduction To ME Theory - an article that may never get finished.
- Introduction to Text Games - never played a text game? Here's your introduction.
Character Design
- How to Make an Original Character - one hero is just like another, except yours.
Evil N00b Stoppers
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