

"The opposing metric of jank." Composition over Inheritance; Elegance
Oct 12, 2023
The hosts dive into the woes of Unity and the elegance found in game design. They discuss the innovative word puzzle game Noodle and the challenges of composition over inheritance in coding. With humor, they compare programming practices in Unity and Godot. The conversation shifts to how elegance is perceived across different fields, using amusing anecdotes. They also explore the balance between simplicity and complexity in games, advocating for the appreciation of 'jank' as a valuable design aspect.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Development Journey of Noodle: A Word Puzzle Game
01:58 • 3min
Navigating Code: Composition and Interfaces in Game Development
04:34 • 23min
Exploring Script Reusability and Game Engine Comparisons
27:22 • 6min
Exploring the Multifaceted Concept of Elegance
32:54 • 5min
The Elegance of Game Design
37:25 • 21min
Exploring Elegance and Jank in Game Design
57:59 • 3min
Wrapping Up and Engaging with the Community
01:00:53 • 3min