Game Dev Field Guide

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Game Dev Field Guide episodes

July 14, 2021 Ep. 036 Visual Effects (Particle Systems/Shaders)
In this episode Zackavelli talks about two key methods in visual effects for video games, particle systems and shaders.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:08
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Makin stuff look good youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WShTf-ktXuA&list=PLJ4rOFLQFH4BsIQEQ2ZhdaSww-PjFW4Xl&index=1
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
38 min
June 30, 2021 Bonus Episode 004. Special Guest: Arash Sammander
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and we go on a deep dive about play testing with Arash Sammander.
Skip to Guest Segment: 11:20
Arash Sammander
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/sammander
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Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
39 min
June 16, 2021 Ep. 035 Tile Based Pixel Art Primer
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: 7:44
Adam C Younis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWr2tlK-4c&list=PLLdxW--S_0h4dlWUpl-TzBp-ulqK3NiM_
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-6
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
43 min
June 02, 2021 Ep. 034 Game Balance Deep Dive
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: 10:33
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-6
Music by: Avaren
42 min
May 26, 2021 Bonus Episode 003. Special Guest: Remus Rain
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: 7:25
Remus Rain Links
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RemusRain
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Xx84Tgyoc414gyotMRV4g
Itch.io:
https://remusrain.itch.io/
Remus Rain's Sources:
Making of The Talos Principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYnkVKpvBZc
What Makes a Good Puzzle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsjC6fa_YBg&t=932s&ab_channel=GameMaker%27sToolkitGameMaker%27sToolkitVerified
DOs and DON'Ts of Honest Puzzle Game Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zVjdEhHmGo&t=17s&ab_channel=MatthewVanDevander
How Jonathan Blow Designs a Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zK8ItePe3Y&ab_channel=GameMaker%27sToolkit
How to Design a Puzzle Game In 5 Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxEg_Dr2utc&ab_channel=JonasTyroller
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Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
43 min
May 19, 2021 Ep. 033 Quick Tips V. Play Testing And Group Gamedev
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the designing playtesting sessions, and working in groups for gamedev.
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:36
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-5
Music by: Avaren
39 min
May 06, 2021 Ep. 032 Player Engagement And Flow State
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the player engagement, and how players may access flow state.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:40
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-5
Music by: Avaren
27 min
May 01, 2021 Bonus Ep. 002 Special Guest: Sam Seltzer-Johnston
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: 14:42
Check out ExoCorps: https://exocorpsgame.com/
Sam's Twitter: @sbseltzer
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Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
41 min
April 21, 2021 Ep. 031 Companion Game Design And The Dreaded Escort Mission
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: 6:44
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-4
Music by: Avaren
27 min
April 08, 2021 Ep. 030 Pre-Production And Planning Phase
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pre production and planning phase of the game development cycle.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:44
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Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
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Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-4
Music by: Avaren
27 min

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