Game Dev Field Guide
Episodes
Ep. 026 AI Overview
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses different methods of implementing AI and what makes a "good" AI Skip to Body of Episode: 5:50 Videos about AI F...
Ep. 025 Pacing And Game Loops
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses Narrative and gameplay progression, as well as core game loops. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:23 Extra Credits vid...
Ep. 024 Multiplayer Fundamentals
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to setup a multiplayer system, and talks a bit about multiplayer game design. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:09 ...
Ep. 023 2020 End of Year Special
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli makes some announcements, gives out some awards, and talks about motivation. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:44 Consider suppo...
Ep. 022 Game Engine Pros and Cons
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pros and cons of using different game engines including Unreal, Unity, and Godot. Skip to Body of Episode: 7...
Ep. 021 Gun Tips For Game Dev
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips for designing gunplay in your video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:38 Consider supporting a good c...
Ep. 020 Developing An Art Style
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli talks about Developing an art style for both yourself and your games. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:30 Join the discord and ...
Ep. 019 UI/UX Design And Tips
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli talks about UI/UX and gives some tips for improving it in your projects. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:17 Join the discord a...
Ep. 018 Horror Game Development (Genre Study: Horror)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the Horror game genre, discusses some tips for developing horror games, and talks about the greatest horror...
Ep. 017 Quick Tips III - Bullets And Backgrounds
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips on backgrounds and bullet design for your games. Zackavelli also takes a look back at Ludum Dare 47. Skip...
Ep. 016 Game Jam Tips
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips about participating in Game Jams. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:40 Join the discord and talk with the commu...
Ep. 015 Melee Combat System Fundamentals
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the basic fundamentals that go into developing a melee combat system. Skip to Body of Episode: 14:12 Join the d...
Ep. 014 Learning And Getting Better at Game Development
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips and mindsets for learning gamedev, and accepting and overcoming the challenges in that come with it. S...
Ep. 013 Level Design Tips
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips on making compelling levels for your video game. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:58 GDC Talk: https://www....
Ep. 012 Progression And Loot Design
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses progression and how to make some sweet loot! Skip to Body of Episode: 7:01 Join the discord and talk with the c...
Ep. 011 Physics For Video Games
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to find the sweet spot for physics within your video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 10:12 Play Bomber's Pa...
Ep. 010 Quick Tips II - Performance, Powerups, And Your Gamedev ID
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses Performance, Powerups, and your gamedev identity. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:13 Join the discord and talk with...
Ep. 009 Polishing Your Game
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some of the final details you will want to make sure are right when finishing your video game. Skip to Body of E...
Ep. 008 Designing Difficulty
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the things you should think about when deciding how difficult your game should be. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:3...
Ep. 007 Worldbuilding For Video Games
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zackavelli talks about the importance of worldbuilding for your video game project. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:19 Reach out to Zack...
Ep. 006 Finding The Fun
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli talks about prototyping your game ideas and how to find the fun during this process. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:18 Reach ...
Ep. 005 Quick Tips I
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick tips episode, Zackavelli shares thoughts on making money in game dev, making cool title screens, and strategies for coming up with new i...
Ep. 004 RPG Class Design
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli goes in depth on how to design RPG classes. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:27 Music by: Avaren Sources: Game Wisdom - Josh B...
Ep. 003 Game Art For Non Artists
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zackavelli breaks down how to get good video game art for the non artists. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:05 Music by: Avaren
Ep. 002 Jumping Mechanics
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zackavelli talks about tips for making your video game's jumping mechanics fun. Skip to Body of Episode: 3:08 Music by: Avaren So...
Ep. 001 How to make and launch a video game
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the Game Dev Field Guide, Zackavelli walks through the steps to making and launching a video game. Learn how to come up with ...