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How Video Game Economies are Designed
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Game Design 101 - How Video Game Economies are Designed

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What you'll learn

Understand key strategies used by game designers to solve design challenges
Learn how to effectively design and implement engaging game economies
Explore methods to create rewarding and inclusive game experiences for diverse players
Gain techniques for utilizing feedback loops to enhance player interaction and satisfaction

This course includes

  • 2.3 hours of video
  • Certificate of completion
  • Access on mobile and TV

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🔴 Get bonus content by supporting Game Maker’s Toolkit - https://gamemakerstoolkit.com/support/ 🔴 In this video, I’ll show you how a typical video game economy is designed - and how resources flow around the system. As we go, I’ll show you how these economic entities can be used to create interesting gameplay for the player. === Before you watch === Content warning: Combat, mild blood. === Sources and Resources === - Sources [1] The Living World of 'The Witcher' https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1023867/The-Living-World-of-The [2] Patch 1.05 for PC out now! https://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-05-for-pc-out-now/ - Additional resources The Pillars of Internal Economy — An Introduction to Game Economics https://yvensserpa.medium.com/the-pillars-of-internal-economy-an-introduction-to-game-economics-38d8e73d5afa Feedback Loops in Game Economics https://medium.com/super-jump/feedback-loops-in-game-economics-7327f740d2e8 Keys to Economic Systems https://gdkeys.com/keys-to-economic-systems/ The Economy of EVE Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrW6p5ns8K8 === Chapters === 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - What is an economy? 01:53 - Entity 1: The Tap 03:04 - Entity 2: The Inventory 03:46 - Entity 3: The Convertor 05:58 - Dealing with grind 09:48 - Entity 4: The Drain 12:09 - Entity 5: The Trader 14:22 - Conclusion 15:31 - Patreon Credits === Games Shown === The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) Frostpunk (2018) Destiny 2 (2017) Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020) Diablo III (2012) Horizon Forbidden West (2022) Metro Exodus (2019) Factorio (2020) Far Cry 4 (2014) Detroit: Become Human (2018) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) Ghost of Tsushima (2020) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2016) DOOM Eternal (2020) Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) Stardew Valley (2016) Elden Ring (2022) Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) Anno 1800 (2019) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) Minecraft (2011) Borderlands 3 (2019) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) DOOM (2016) Life is Strange (2015) Resident Evil Village (2021) Shadow Warrior 2 (2016) The Last of Us Part II (2020) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) Resident Evil 4 (2005) Octopath Traveler (2018) Dying Light 2: Stay Human (2022) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021) Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (2017) Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) Hades (2020) Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018) Cookie Clicker (2013) Rogue Legacy (2013) Forager (2019) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (2020) No Man's Sky (2016) Satisfactory (2024) Fallout 3 (2008) Darkest Dungeon (2016) Civilization V (2010) Deathloop (2021) Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) Subnautica (2018) Death Stranding (2019) Don't Starve (2013) Monopoly Plus (2014) XCOM 2 (2016) Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017) Offworld Trading Company (2016) Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) Stellaris (2016) AdVenture Capitalist (2014) Moonlighter (2018) The Ascent (2021) EVE Online (2003) === Credits === Music provided by Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vtdu5y (Referral Link) Icons provided by The Noun Project - https://thenounproject.com The Loot Cave | JB3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glFY8Z1uLjk Getting Started In Satisfactory! Satisfactory Gameplay Episode 1 | Broadbent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IB4NBkxgP4 Simple, Tileable Early Smelting Designs | Factorio 0.18 Tutorial/Guide/How-to | Nilaus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb4JAX9QWuA Monopoly Plus | PC Gameplay | 1080p HD | Max Settings | ZephyrMantis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbyvtfIu0YQ === Subtitles === Contribute translated subtitles - https://amara.org/en-gb/videos/owmxO7Rw8KQ0/

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