The Fourth Curtain George Fan, I'm your biggest Fan!
May 25, 2023
George Fan, creator of Octogeddon, Hardhat Wombat, and Plants Vs Zombies, discusses his design process, the perils of AI, and surprising details about Crazy Dave. They also explore the significance of unions in the tech industry, the capabilities of chat GPT, the importance of prototyping in game design, and the design ethos of Plants vs. Zombies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Chip Rate and the Tech Industry's Views on Unions
01:32 • 20min
Exploring the Capabilities of Chat GPT
21:24 • 27min
The Inclusion of Sunflowers and the Decision to Implement Longer Cooldowns
48:42 • 1min
The Importance of Prototyping and Iterating in Game Design
50:10 • 27min
Credits in the game industry and the design ethos of Plants vs. Zombies
01:16:48 • 2min
Game companies' tendency to over-promise and under-deliver
01:18:34 • 7min
Product Quality Decline and Embracing Passion
01:25:04 • 4min