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The Door Problem (2014)
“The Door Problem” “So what does a game designer do? Are you an artist? Do you design characters and write the story? Or no, wait, you’re a programmer?” Game design is one of those nebulous terms to people outside the game industry that’s about as clear as the “astrophysicist” job title is to me. It’s also my job, so I find myself explaining what game design means to a lot of people from different backgrounds, some of whom don’t know anything about games.
After an event, I unlocked it.” UI Designer: “There’s now an objective marker on the door, and it has its own icon on the map.” Combat Designer: “Enemies will spawn behind doors, and lay cover fire as their allies enter the room. I gave them detailed instructions on how to use them.” Player: “I totally didn’t even notice a door there.” There’s an impression that game design is flashy and cool and about crazy ideas and fun all the time.
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