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Hey Mods, quick question

Started by Sacrosanct, June 05, 2012, 11:25:21 AM

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Sacrosanct

June 05, 2012, 11:25:21 AM
I figured I'd ask because I don't want to step on any toes, but I have a question.

What are the chances of doing a designer's diary thread in this forum?  I periodically have people ask me questions about how I designed what, came up with X mechanic, went with Y art style, etc.

So for the purpose of transparency, I'd like to keep a running thread where I post these types of decisions, and people can see how I do a project from start to finish.  I think it would help give curious people some insight, as well as making me a better designer by feedback*.


*With the caveat that everyone go through the design process a bit differently, and there isn't really any one true way.
D&D is not an "everyone gets a ribbon" game.  If you\'re stupid, your PC will die.  If you\'re an asshole, your PC will die (probably from the other PCs).  If you\'re unlucky, your PC may die.  Point?  PC\'s die.  Get over it and roll up a new one.

Drohem

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June 05, 2012, 11:27:47 AM
I'm not a mod here, but you don't really need their permission to do this.  Dude, go for it!  I would seriously love to read it. :)

Benoist

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June 05, 2012, 12:56:14 PM
Dude that's an awesome idea. I don't see how that would be fundamentally different from an actual play diary, except that it's about your random thoughts on your game(s) design. I encourage it. Go for it.
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