Inspiration Problem Statements Brainstorms Pitching Game Mod Workshop Brian Schrank
Dec 25, 2015
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Inspiration Leads to aProblem Statement.
blend two game mechanics, propulsion + shooting?propulsion + bombing?
How can a game…
Inspiration Leads to aProblem Statement.
blend spinning tops + lightning in a cool way?How can a game…
Inspiration Leads to aProblem Statement.
capture a Christian audience but feel really edgy?
How can a game…
Before Brainstorms
• Feed your unconscious mind beforehand– Do something the night before you love to do– Or, do something before you never do, like play
some art games to really stretch your mind
Before Brainstorms
• Feed your unconscious mind beforehand– Do something the night before you love to do– Or, do something before you never do, like play
some art games to really stretch your mind• Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary
Before Brainstorms
• Feed your unconscious mind beforehand– Do something the night before you love to do– Or, do something before you never do, like play
some art games to really stretch your mind• Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary• Put toys, silly crap, “hand candy” on the table
Before Brainstorms
• Feed your unconscious mind beforehand– Do something the night before you love to do– Or, do something before you never do, like play
some art games to really stretch your mind• Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary• Put toys, silly crap, “hand candy” on the table• Have a large wall area to write all over
During Brainstorms
• Don’t criticize other people or their ideas– say, “yes, and…” to other people– no matter how stupid you think something is
During Brainstorms
• Don’t criticize other people or their ideas– say, “yes, and…” to other people– no matter how stupid you think something is
• Limit the brainstorm to 40 minutes– if it needs to go on, either• meet the next day (best)• or at least take a 20 minute break (play a game)
During Brainstorms
• Don’t criticize other people or their ideas– say, “yes, and…” to other people– no matter how stupid you think something is
• Limit the brainstorm to 40 minutes– if it needs to go on, either• meet the next day (best)• or at least take a 20 minute break (play a game)
• Eliminate distractions from non teammates– Meet in a roomy, quiet, secluded place
After Brainstorms
• Don’t name ideas by who thought of them– It’s not “Ed’s Idea” but the “Flying Dinobot idea”
• Transcribe everything into a digital document– and send it to everyone on your team
After Brainstorms
• Don’t name ideas by who thought of them– It’s not “Ed’s Idea” but the “Flying Dinobot idea”
• Transcribe everything into a digital document– and send it to everyone on your team
• Number your lists– it gives each idea the dignity it deserves
• The room remembers– return to it alone or together to brainstorm more