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Soren Johnson (Part I) — Building Civilization Through 4X Design, Bridging Digital and Physical Gaming, Navigating the Evolving TCG Landscape, and Crafting Games for Varied Playtimes (#49)
Think Like A Game Designer
The importance of simplicity and building on existing tropes in game design
Designers must simplify and focus on the core elements of a game to make it shine. As genres and audiences evolve, building on existing tropes becomes easier. For instance, a recent example is adding a tactical miniatures game to the core of a deck building game. This would have been too complex a decade ago. It's important to consider the effort required for new players entering the genre.
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