Chapter 1 When Narrative Has to Fit the Design
Chapter 2 Examining the Balance of Plot, Exploration and Combat
Chapter 3 Characters and the Music that Explains Them
Chapter 4 The Sociology of the NPC World
Chapter 5 Levels, Stats and Gear
Chapter 6 Dungeons, Durability and Difficulty
Chapter 7 Conclusion
Biography
Patrick Holleman founded The Game Design Forum in 2010 with the specific goal of publishing scholarly articles about videogame design. On that site he originally published the Reverse Design series, which has been used by game designers and students across the world to improve their understanding of their craft. Material from that series has been used in online courses as well as university settings, including the University of Toronto and Cornell. His writing has also appeared in Paste Magazine, Indie Game Magazine and Tutsplus. In addition to his writing, Holleman has worked as a part-time producer and consultant in the game development industry. He lives in Pennsylvania.
