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r/gamedesign is a subreddit with 266k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
For topics related to the design of games for interactive entertainment systems - video games, board games, tabletop RPGs, or any other type. /r/GameDesign is not a subreddit about general game development, nor is it a programming subreddit. This is a place to talk about Game Design and what it entails.
Use this community to network, discuss crafting rulesets and general game design, and share game design tips with other game designers. Designers of all experience levels are welcome!
Popular Themes in r/gamedesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "What is the most difficult part of environment design for you, in the context of overarching level design?"
16 posts
#2
Ideas
: "I spent a year building an open world system, now I'm thinking of releasing smaller standalone games to survive. Thoughts?"
11 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What software should I use for (personal) documentation?"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Hi guys, I created a website about 6 years in which I host all my field recordings and foley sounds. All free to download and use CC0/copyright free. There is currently 50+ packs with 1000's of sounds and hours of field recordings all perfect for game SFX and UI."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/gamedesign
#1
Game Design
: "Tabletop Roleplaying as a Game Design Tool"
28 posts
#2
Mechanics
: "Mechanics in single-player strategy games that the AI does not understand"
13 posts
#3
Game Mechanics
: "Do there exist crafting systems that allow for "discovery and experimentation" without brute forcing a crazy number of unique combinations?"
9 posts
#4
Rpg
: "Would a purely milestone based leveling system work in an Rpg?"
5 posts
#5
Multiplayer
: "how do you avoid making a Multiplayer game's community toxic"
4 posts
#6
Combat System
: "Feedback on a Combat System using alternative "permanent damage""
4 posts
#7
Ai
: "Has GOAP been used or recreated for “soldier” Ai since FEAR?"
4 posts
#8
Enemy Design
3 posts
#9
Feedback
: "Improving Social Deduction Games: Feedback Wanted on a New Design"
3 posts
#10
Immersion
: "What is the most immersive game you've played?"
3 posts
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