https://wiki.extremist.software/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=70.36.227.153 2026-04-05T13:41:55Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.13 https://wiki.extremist.software/index.php?title=GameDevWorkshop&diff=38239 2014-01-16T04:33:28Z

<p>70.36.227.153: </p> <hr /> <div>I would like to make a game dev event happen at noisebridge!<br /> <br /> '''When:''' Sometime during the evenings, whenever is convenient for interested members.<br /> <br /> '''Where:''' I think Church would be a good spot to locate it, but I'm open to other spots depending on timing needs.<br /> <br /> '''What you should bring:''' A laptop if you want to make a software-based game, but its not necessary.<br /> <br /> == Format ==<br /> I'd like to do a single event to make sure that the event is a good fit for Noisebridge, but I'd love to do a weekly event if the first event is a success and we have interested people. <br /> <br /> ==== Schedule ====<br /> 10-15 minutes: Me covering what we're doing. (Including one-minute preamble for donations)(May include slides/videos if a large display is available)<br /> <br /> 0-30 minutes: 2-5 minute (Depending on interested participants) microtalks by anyone participating (Talk about your experience making games, talk about your anxieties about creating, promote your kickstarter/project/blog)<br /> <br /> 1 hour + 10/45 minutes: Working on your game, playtesting other people's games, me walking around the tables and see if anyone needs help<br /> <br /> 5 minutes: Getting feedback, call for donations, talk about future events.<br /> <br /> == First event topic: &quot;Anyone can make a game&quot; ==<br /> <br /> === Possible tools ===<br /> ==== Tools that are great for people starting with game development without technical skills ====<br /> * Twine<br /> * Puzzlescript<br /> * Paper games<br /> * Screenless electronic games (Makey Makey)<br /> ==== Technical tools that I've used: ====<br /> * Unity<br /> * CraftyJS<br /> ===== Non-technical tools that I haven't used but have heard good things about: ====<br /> * Game Maker<br /> * Adventure Game Studio<br /> * Construct 2<br /> * RPGMaker<br /> * Street games<br /> <br /> === Pick a tool that you want to use, but if its Unity, you should start installing it now! (Takes 30 minutes?) ===<br /> <br /> === Making games as an individual ===<br /> ==== What individuals do better than large groups and what is challenging for an individual. ====<br /> ==== Why you should make games as an individual at first. ====<br /> ==== Examples of games made by single people in a short amount of time, using the tools discussed, but are still awesome. ====<br /> * Twine:<br /> * You deserve a custom luxury Sauna<br /> * Puzzlescript:<br /> * Paper games:<br /> * Monsterhearts??<br /> * Screenless electronic games:<br /> * Anna's nipple grabby game?</div>

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