Solin ZhangGame Designer
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Nov 9, 2011 · Teaching

Making Mods: From an Idea to a Playable Work

A practical introduction to mod-making, proof of concept, independent creation, and learning design by building.

The course makes finishing a work the first priority of independent development, then explores user-created content, proof of concept, SCAMPER, player feedback, and teamwork. Start with the production principles on page 4, the validation loops on pages 8–10, and the creativity exercises on pages 23–25.

All original presentation pages are included below. Text within images and video stills is unchanged. Titles and reading guides are translated into English; the full presentation text has not yet been translated.

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