Theme Design
While Mechanics are arguably the most important part of game design, a designer should never discount the importance of Theme - especially if that designer is trying to get published.
Theme creates the atmosphere of the game, and helps players to understand and internalize rules by connecting them with recognizable ideas. Some designers like to work "theme-first," while others start with game mechanisms. But either way, before the game can be considered finished, the designer must consider the theme.
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Steampunk exploration adventure game theme |
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by mithrilwisdom 03/26/2014 - 17:51 |
by baberahamlincoln 03/26/2014 - 18:08 |
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Game Theme |
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by danieledeming 03/14/2014 - 12:47 |
by hotsoup 03/15/2014 - 19:56 |
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Name ideas for a game of conspiracies. |
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by Zorblag 03/10/2014 - 23:42 |
by Zorblag 03/12/2014 - 23:28 |
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Legendary Souls: Legendary Beasts |
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by questccg 03/09/2014 - 00:28 |
by questccg 03/09/2014 - 01:49 |
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Name this game! |
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by questccg 03/05/2014 - 00:14 |
by Shoe 03/07/2014 - 10:56 |
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Looking for semi-humorous ship names |
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by EdWedig 02/20/2014 - 22:57 |
by X3M 02/22/2014 - 18:57 |
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Card Design input for Math Numbers? |
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by EduGame 02/14/2014 - 00:47 |
by EduGame 02/16/2014 - 14:08 |
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Assistance Needed |
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by Kamon 02/05/2014 - 23:37 |
by Kamon 02/12/2014 - 10:44 |
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Latin speakers?? (WIP The Conclave) |
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by Mansemat 02/08/2014 - 17:15 |
by Mansemat 02/11/2014 - 17:28 |
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Finding artists and cost? |
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by smeagolthevile 02/08/2014 - 12:41 |
by Guido 02/09/2014 - 10:05 |
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Need some help with piece and theme |
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by Honestman 01/29/2014 - 14:39 |
by Evil ColSanders 01/29/2014 - 21:10 |
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Use of Photography |
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by questccg 10/22/2013 - 19:51 |
by questccg 01/28/2014 - 22:01 |
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CCG Races - help defining |
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by questccg 01/25/2014 - 19:24 |
by questccg 01/27/2014 - 16:26 |
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Using well known game titles or not |
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by svenne 01/27/2014 - 04:51 |
by larienna 01/27/2014 - 12:39 |
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How important is world building to you? |
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by TidalGames 01/12/2014 - 00:55 |
by larienna 01/15/2014 - 10:38 |
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What makes the concept of 'transforming' special? |
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by Squinshee 01/13/2014 - 12:54 |
by ruy343 01/14/2014 - 20:08 |
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Dream Terminology |
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by Aerjen 12/23/2013 - 14:15 |
by Aerjen 12/31/2013 - 16:22 |
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Aalsmeer - Objective Cards |
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by Kroz1776 12/19/2013 - 11:38 |
by Kroz1776 12/20/2013 - 10:40 |
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Fantasy Name Generator App |
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by Toa Lewa 12/18/2013 - 15:27 |
by larienna 12/19/2013 - 10:20 |
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Help me theme my game |
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by zmobie 12/11/2013 - 00:34 |
by zmobie 12/12/2013 - 12:36 |
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Question about licensing content |
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by Radium84 12/10/2013 - 22:56 |
by KrisW 12/11/2013 - 05:04 |
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Can't think of a good name for my game. |
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by Shoe 11/27/2013 - 09:55 |
by Word Nerd 11/28/2013 - 22:08 |
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Name Suggestions for Fantasy Maze Game |
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by Toa Lewa 11/20/2013 - 23:58 |
by Toa Lewa 11/24/2013 - 13:43 |
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Should I shut down an idea based on theme alone? |
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by UncleDragon 08/21/2012 - 12:16 |
by Kroz1776 11/15/2013 - 17:40 |
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Need a name |
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by Dralius 10/28/2013 - 12:44 |
by Kroz1776 10/29/2013 - 09:53 |
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