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The Great mechanic Database
A list of big mechanics to base your game around or use frequently. Inludes pros and cons, examples of games using them, and some flavor justification.
-Action Points
-Area Control
-Boss Fights
-Races and Classes
-Resource Production
-Stat Points
-Stealth
...and more!
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The Big List of Little
Effects
A list of small mechanics to use for attacks, cards, towers, enemies, abilities, or whatever your game may have. Inludes pros and cons, examples of game that use them, and popular flavor justification.
So get ready to reduce damage by 40%, discard 2 cards, inflict poison, reverse the turn order, gain 1 gold for every meeple killed this turn, restore 3 magic, turn the GUI upside-down, lose your turn, and research more options!
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Things you should read,
watch, or listen to.
-MaRo Podcast/Articles
-David Sirlin Articles
-Some youtube channels
-Extra Credits (certain episodes)
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Free games that you need to play
Game Design Topics:
Each subject has an article written by me, examples from games, and links to articles on other sites.
-Kingmaker Problem
-Randomness
-Lenticular Design
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Section I haven't Thought of Yet
-Candy Box
(incremental ASCII adventure)
-Winterbells
(simple and addictive game with good music)
-No-one has to Die
(compelling, semi-linear story)
-Knightmare Tower
(excellent enemy design)
-Word Mastermind
(pencil and paper game)