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r/gamedesign is a subreddit with 264k 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?"
19 posts
#2
Ideas
: "I spent a year building an open world system, now I'm thinking of releasing smaller standalone games to survive. Thoughts?"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What software should I use for (personal) documentation?"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/gamedesign
#1
Game Design
: "Systemic Game Design - how to learn?"
33 posts
#2
Mechanics
: "How do you figure out which Mechanics are just bloat?"
12 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
Combat System
: "Feedback on a Combat System using alternative "permanent damage""
6 posts
#5
Rpg
: "Would a purely milestone based leveling system work in an Rpg?"
5 posts
#6
Gameplay Mechanics
: "How are addictive gameplay loops are designed?"
4 posts
#7
Feedback
: "I'm Designing an RPG Map System and Would Love Some Feedback!"
3 posts
#8
Multiplayer
: "how do you avoid making a Multiplayer game's community toxic"
3 posts
#9
Immersion
: "What is the most immersive game you've played?"
3 posts
#10
Prototyping
: "Prototyping some hero wars trash and stuck on the "what if the player bottlenecks the enemies" question"
2 posts
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