Lesson 3: Writing Technical Design Documents (TDD) & Game Design Documents (GDD)
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GDD template walkthrough, section-by-section drafting studio, and peer review lab. CainOnGames video: Setting, Story and Systems in That Order (discussion and analysis).
Resources
Setting, Story and Systems in That Order
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Learning materials
Key Terms — Writing Technical Design Documents (TDD) & Game Design Documents (GDD)
Student Handout — Writing Technical Design Documents (TDD) & Game Design Documents (GDD)
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KDE student outcomes
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- #23 Create rules for a game.
- #26 Explain the importance of usability and how it impacts user experience.
- #28 Research various styles of game documentation.
- #29 Develop a technical design document (TDD).
- #30 Describe components of a game design document (GDD).
- #31 Produce a game design document.
- #34 Compare and contrast categories of game mechanics.
- #35 Research victory condition mechanics of a game.
- #36 Discuss the relationship between game mechanics and game complexity and interactions.
- #37 Incorporate game mechanics into a game.
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