Fundamentals of Game Design

What an awesome educational tool, this book is!I am studying motion arts and gaming design, and had to buy this book for a class. I am so glad I was required to do this! This book is great for the new editions of game designers to hone their skills!First, it takes you through development of concepts, designing games, the mechanics of it, interfaces, balance, and how to tell an engaging story. It also discusses designing for phones and the screens on phones and pads, and anything that is touch screen. It also introduces motion-capture game-play. It mentions how he designs games, from the first moment of determining the basic concept, to fleshing it out. At the end of the chapters it has exercises, design worksheets, and case studies that sum up what we have learned.The best part is that Dr. Adams has written this, and I know that his sculpting of the book is buoyed by his decades in the industry. I am grateful to have this book in my library. I hope to continue working on building a skill set to bring amazing new games to the male dominated field, and bring my unique slant to gaming!

Was good, okay condition

The text in this edition is a little small, but the price was good.

It's hard to get out of our own mind, that is why I love to read intelligent books about topics I'm already "familiar" with. It's not only that you learn new things, you get to view topics you already know in different light. When the book is good, this ends up wit you growing as a professional and/or even as a person.Ernest Adams series of books are a must for any serious game designer.

This taught me a bunch of things in my class. Definitely felt like it was very informational.

Excellent

its a really good book it focusess on the important in game design with a good methoud of thinking about how to make your game

Disappointed in the condition of this book. Stains and visible residue on the surface, and stains throughout the pages. Can't bring myself to read it because of how dirty it is. Washed the cover with a sponge but cannot remove the stains.

Fue para regalar

Il libro contiene le basi per il game design, nessun argomento tecnico o di programmazione viene toccato, invece tutto il libro è una ottima guida alla realizzazione di video games partendo dal concept, passando dalla stilizzazione del personaggio e alla cura delle meccaniche. Consigliato.

Das Buch an sich, also der Inhalt, ist sehr gut und informativ. Der Autor geht auf alle wichtigen Bestandteile des Game Designs ein und erklärt sie unter anderem auch mit anschaulichen Beispielen.Hier hört das Gute aber auch schon auf, denn die Edition, die ich erhalten habe, hat mehrere Probleme. Vielleicht hätte ich skeptisch werden sollen, als der Preis von 54 Euro auf 25 gefallen ist, aber weil ich das Buch dringend brauchte, habe ich es bestellt.Als ich es ausgepackt hatte, habe ich sofort bemerkt, dass das Cover schmutzig ist. Auch im Inneren finden sich viele Flecken, die aussehen wie verwischte Tinte; nicht nur auf ein paar Seiten, sondern auf so gut wie allen. Ich hatte das Buch als "neu" bestellt, nicht gebraucht. Der Druck im Buch ist blass, der Text ist lesbar, aber die Bilder und Kapitelüberschriften sind schwammig, so als hätte man das gesamte Buch mit einem schlechten Scanner eingescannt und ausgrdruckt und schließlich gebunden.Und das interessanteste: Außen auf dem Cover und im Impressum dieser Ausgabe steht groß und deutlich: "This edition is manufactured in India and is authorized for sale only in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maledives. Circulation of this edition outside of these territories is UNAUTHORIZED."Ich finde, das sagt schon genug.Ich kann das Buch an sich empfehlen, aber dann kauft es bitte digital und nicht hier.

fast and great price

amazingly good, like it!!