VideoGameDesignFilter: What is it called when, in the first level or sequence of a game, the player is given all the available powers, only to have those powers taken away and rebuilt up? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Aug 2, 2009 - 20 answers

My favorite part of Rock Band is creating different characters and choosing crazy outfits, face paint, and tattoos. Are there any games that have very detailed character creation? How about any that focus solely on the character creation? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Jan 19, 2009 - 27 answers

I am trying to prototype my own board/card game. I need a way to design a card format onto 4" x 6" and 3" x 3" spaces. Something like the software CCG maker but different sizes and not Magic specific. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Feb 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Why do the economic models in computer games always suck? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on May 31, 2007 - 28 answers

Help me help my students design video games. [more inside]
posted by davey_darling on Jan 12, 2007 - 13 answers

Sugar cubes are NOT cubes!! I need a cuboid with at least 2 equal dimensions... [more inside]
posted by Ampa on Apr 6, 2006 - 20 answers