In this episode Zackavelli talks about the problem with modern, shallow crafting systems. Article on Last Of Us Crafting: https://medium.com/super-jump/the-brilliant-crafting-system-in-the-last-of-us-bb33f221f2c1 Skip to Body of Episode: 5:38 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1...
Apr 21, 2022•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli breaks down an academic paper about game design. Read the paper for yourself: https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdf Skip to Body of Episode: 5:30 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamo...
Apr 07, 2022•25 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has an amazing segment on sound. Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00 Mugamoomoo's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXS5WR3QMgpoWQPFjBa51Fw Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Mar 31, 2022•47 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about strategies for making your game more replayable Skip to Body of Episode: 5:20 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Mar 24, 2022•26 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about some good "bang for your buck" polish tips. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:05 TotalBiscut on FOV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPDq_qvsKUA Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo...
Mar 10, 2022•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about designing a game "backwards". Skip to Guest Segment: 13:25 Kevin's Links: Website: https://www.bobbybobbybobby.com/pages/chaotic-era Studio Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbydimensionhttps://twitter.com/bobbydimension Chaotic Era Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaotic_era Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Tw...
Mar 04, 2022•35 min
In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the 4X genre and discusses what makes a good 4X game. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:05 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Feb 24, 2022•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for how to use sound effects, and also how to make them for your games. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:31 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Feb 09, 2022•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about procedural generated art techniques used for her game Witchhazel Woods. Skip to Guest Segment: 11:26 Rachel's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_datababe Wishlist Witchhazel Woods! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833560/Witchhazel_Woods/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Musi...
Feb 01, 2022•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for not getting stuck in a perpetual loop of half finished games. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:19 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Jan 26, 2022•26 min
In this episode Zackavelli goes deep on core game loops, their function and definitions, and give good examples from popular games. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:53 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo...
Jan 16, 2022•38 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Starlight Skyes talks about the pros and cons of being a commercial/hobby gamedev. Skip to Guest Segment: 16:37 Starlight Skyes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarlightSkyes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMQVS2ttOB-zi2pBXius2Q Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music: Rad...
Jan 12, 2022•28 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks gives tips for vehicles, dialogue, and getting to the minimum viable product (MVP) Skip to Body of Episode: 6:43 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Dec 29, 2021•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about fundamental concepts of co op game design. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:58 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Dec 15, 2021•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli has a conversation with community member Yanniboi about getting your games on Steam. Skip to Guest Segment: 0:10 Yanniboi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockdownPatrol Yan's Game Tower Offender on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1769870/Tower_Offender/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Wishlist my game ...
Dec 03, 2021•37 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to classify health systems, and identify a few mechanics that make them interesting. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:10 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo...
Nov 17, 2021•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about designing paths, bread crumbing, cover design, and other things relevent to tranistions in level design. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:37 Tommy Norberg (Level Design Infographics) https://twitter.com/the_Norberg Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outr...
Nov 03, 2021•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Prescott "Lockes" Lawani gives a key thought about going for it as a game dev. Skip to Guest Segment: 15:01 Prescott "Lockes" Lawani: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PadlockesTech Lockes The Thief on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagra...
Oct 27, 2021•32 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to make sure your game is easy to pick up and play. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:11 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Oct 20, 2021•28 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about what emergent gameplay is and how you might bring it about in your games. Lots of good game stories in this one! Skip to Body of Episode: 6:46 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Oct 07, 2021•31 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Kevin Andersson talks about how he avoids stress during his game making process. Skip to Guest Segment: 13:58 Kevin Andersson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnderssonKev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/anderssonkev Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller...
Sep 30, 2021•37 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about why and how to add animations to your game. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Sep 22, 2021•31 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks the fundamental theory of Bartle's player types. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:11 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Sep 08, 2021•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Jonathan Jennings gives a key thought about pre-production and prototyping. Skip to Guest Segment: 13:40 Jonathan Jennings Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjennings3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17 Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Jonathanj Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Jonathan-Jennings-5 Sonder: ( A story) : https://hotclock.itch.io/sonder Galactic Bar Fight : https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4219555588059...
Sep 01, 2021•39 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about marketing strategies to make sure people care about your game. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:00 Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Aug 26, 2021•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about some ways you might go about becoming more efficient as a game dev. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:55 Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Aug 13, 2021•31 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and gives a key thought about taking moral stances with your games. Skip to Guest Segment: 20:46 Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Aug 11, 2021•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about procedural content generation and its pros and cons. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:06 Show Sponsor: www.rrdice.com/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Kate Compton GDC talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WumyfLEa6bU&t=460s Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Jul 28, 2021•37 min
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 Show Sponsor: https://www.rrdice.com/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Makin stuff look good youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WShTf-ktXuA&list=PLJ4rOFLQFH4BsIQEQ2ZhdaSww-PjFW4Xl&am...
Jul 14, 2021•37 min
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 Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Jun 30, 2021•39 min
