Most writers in the video games industry will only ever encounter “design docs” when they are searching for resources to help them create game instruction. Highly technical and generally organic in nature, these extensive tomes chronicle the genesis and subsequent development of an entire game. Consequently, they’re often thoroughly engrossing, dynamic (if sometimes a little … Continue reading Game Writing Projects: Design Documentation
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Game Writing Projects: Instruction Manuals
The creation of the humble instruction booklet was once a core discipline for writers entering the video game industry. Prior to 2000, manuals of over 64 pages were commonplace, depending on the genre. However with the ceaseless advances of the Internet, increasing flexibility of game software and prevailing desire of studios and publishers to reduce … Continue reading Game Writing Projects: Instruction Manuals