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lordjulian
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Posted: 9th Feb 2017 11:45
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If you're looking for a book that tells you all you need to know about game design, check out "Level Up!" by Scott Rogers. It is the best book in the world.

Don't worry - I am not Scott Rogers.
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Posted: 10th Feb 2017 02:14 Edited at: 10th Feb 2017 02:19
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I've always thought that "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett was the best (of course, this is purely opinion), but I'll check it out, thanks!


EDIT: LOL, I should have known it was related to video games by the title. I've added it to my wishlist on Amazon. Can't really buy any "treats" until March. Thanks again, lordjulian!
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Posted: 10th Feb 2017 10:28
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I have this book! It was purchased for me, as a present from my Brother -in-law.

It truly is a great book.

It covers everything regarding game development, from starting out, all the way to marketing your game.

I will have to read through mine again. It's great at giving inspiration in those quiet moments of development.

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Posted: 10th Feb 2017 18:10
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Another good read.
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Posted: 10th Feb 2017 20:40
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You'll find lot of articles and tutorials about level design in this great site (also books to purchase)
http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/

This book for example
http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/store/preproductionblueprint.php
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Thanks for the tips and links!

I have to tell you, lying back and listening to "Level Up!" is the 3rd most blissful thing I've found to do on my bed.
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Posted: 12th Feb 2017 01:38
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unfamillia - you are right: game dev can be lonely and this book helps to bring back the fun in those moments.

Wolf - thanks! I have been toying with buying that book for a while. The bits shown in "look inside" make a lot of sense. I think I'll try it.
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Posted: 12th Feb 2017 05:31
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Thank you all for the links, they are all on my wishlist! (The Pillars of the Earth is still my favorite, though, and always will be)
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Posted: 12th Feb 2017 10:52
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Wolfy - I got the book you recommended. There's a lot of good stuff in there. Goes well with Level Up!
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