http:\/\/askagamedev.tumblr.com\/post\/101776602061\/progression-or-skill-tree-systems-the-type-you<\/a><\/p>\n Frequently, I find my game ideas fall into higher level loops, and don’t have a strong base loop, or good feedback between the base loop and the higher level loops. \u00a0So, I’m starting there\u00a0this time. \u00a0I can grow it upward post-compo, if it goes somewhere I like.<\/p>\n
When we reach Round 5 for theme voting, I like to gather the voting data from the previous rounds and attempt to predict the outcome. \u00a0From there, I brainstorm potential ideas for the top 5-8 likely winners. \u00a0No code is written, no assets created. \u00a0I’m just getting past that hour of dead where I’m not prepared for the winning theme.<\/p>\n
Meals and Sleep will be scheduled. \u00a0There will be an allowance for a couple breaks as needed, including dinner out Saturday Night, to clear my head.<\/p>\n
That’s my plan. \u00a0Hopefully outlining it here is of use to someone.<\/p>","time":"December 2nd, 2014 10:49 am","title":"48 hours, Preplanning, and Scope Creep"}