Ask HN: Where can I learn about game design?

5 points1ts16y ago5 comments

I have a firm grounding in psychology and want to learn about game design. Can you point me in the direction of an article, book or lecture series which outlines the principles of game design, specifically what common elements make games engaging and addictive?

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RevRal16y ago· 2 in thread

I went through sloperama back in the day. I even printed out every one of his articles.

Ah, yes, fond memories. Unfortunately, looks like his website is down at the moment. You're going to have to check archive.org or something: http://www.sloperama.com .

I believe his full name is Tom Slopper. I could be wrong.

Good luck!

1tsOP16y ago

Thanks, this link is working for me: http://www.sloperama.com/advice.html

RevRal16y ago

The DNS I'm using must be acting up.

spokey16y ago

http://www.gamasutra.com/ might have some relevant content for you.

bemmu16y ago

http://lostgarden.com/ has some good stuff

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