E126: Why Game Designers Fail (and How to Help Them)
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Is Game Design a Science or Just "Making an Omelet"?
Everyone has a "great idea" for a game, but having an idea is a far cry from the professional discipline of game design. In this episode, Ben sits down with veteran designer Alexander Brazie (World of Warcraft, League of Legends) to explore why being a designer is less about having all the answers and more about the rigorous process of turning ambiguity into action.
We dive into how leaders can diagnose a struggling design process and some helpful analogies that help teams find the deepest fun without drowning in limited resources.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
- The difference between a real designer and a person with gameplay opinions
- Why great designers ask better questions instead of forcing solutions
- How to apply a Player-Centric Framework to every system
- How to tell if a designer is stuck or just in the creative process
- How to support a designer's mental health beyond work
Learn more & connect with our guest:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-brazie/
🔗 Mastering Game Mechanics Bootcamp: https://gamedesignskills.com/courses/mechanics-bootcamp-scale-depth-alexander-brazie/
🔗 Wowpedia: https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander_Brazie
🔗 Game Design Skills: https://gamedesignskills.com/author/alexander-brazie/
🔗 Moby Games: https://www.mobygames.com/person/257453/alexander-brazie/
Connect with us:
🔗Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/
🔗BBG's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/
🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames/#
🔗Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg
🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw
If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at: [email protected]
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