Developing Thoughts 3

The third of my Developing Thoughts columns from 2004. Getting the ball rolling When starting out on the process of making a game, the initial concept – the project vision – is vitally important to get right, whether you’re developing your first game or your tenth. If the direction is not clear from the outset, …

Developing Thoughts 2

The second in my series that’s reproducing the original column here on the blog. A Penny for Your Thoughts While thinking of a way to open this piece, I pondered on the number of times I’ve read of writers proclaiming that, on meeting readers, the first thing they are asked is, “where do you get …

Developing Thoughts 1

Because the Randomville site appears to have removed my Developing Thoughts column, I thought it might be a good idea to re-publish them here on the blog. They will be reproduced exactly as they originally appeared and I shall be taking them in order. Perhaps I’ll even continue the series once I’m caught up. Oh …