A Practical Guide to Level Design: From Theory to Practice, Diplomacy and Production - Benjamin Bauer

A Practical Guide to Level Design: From Theory to Practice, Diplomacy and Production - Benjamin Bauer

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A Practical Guide to Level Design: From Theory to Practice, Diplomacy and Production - Benjamin Bauer Book

Author: Benjamin Bauer

Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition

Cover Type: Paperback

Pages: 348 pages

Language: English

Genre: Computers & Internet, Games & Strategy Guides

Genre Class: Computers, Entertainment, Games

Written by an AAA industry expert with over 20 years of experience, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the practical skills that all successful level designers need to have. It covers everything from practical production skills to the social and soft skills required to thrive in the gaming industry.This book begins with a theoretical and abstract approach that sets a common language for the later hard-skill applications and practical examples. These later chapters cover a wealth of practical skills for use during the concept phase, while creating layouts, scripting, and working with AI. This book includes essential chapters on topics such as social skills, soft skills, world-building, level design direction, production, as well as how to gain employment in the industry.This book will be of great interest to all level designers, content leads, and directors looking to enhance their skillset. It will also appeal to students of level and game design looking for tips on how to break into the industry.

P>Review Ben Bauer is one of the top-level designers in the business. His deep knowledge of flow, game space and environment creation and refinement has resulted in some of the most exciting experiences in games. This book gives readers a look into what makes a level great and how to do it the right way.--Jack Mamais, Director, Impeller Studios.Mr. Bauer has achieved something truly rare in a book on specialized game development methodology: He delivers a rigorous framework for the various interconnected practices of Level Design and does it with a witty conversational style that makes you feel like Ben is there coaching you in person. He also takes the time to bring our collective attention to some oft-neglected aspects of the LDs craft. An outstanding primer for new designers and experienced game devs alike.--Patrick Redding, Creative Director, Warner Bros. Games.This book will be a fantastic read for level designers of all skill sets and experience. Entertainingly written, it shows great insights into how to practically develop levels, but also covers how level designers can excel within a larger game development environment, with many anecdotes from Bens own work experience in his 20+ years in the industry. "--Sten Huebler, Senior Level Designer, Microsoft. About the Author: Ben Bauer has been working in the gaming industry since 2003. He previously held lead roles at Crytek and Ubisoft and is currently the Creative Director at Plan A Collective.

GTIN: 9781032230894

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