My Design Philosophy

Creating Content For Existing Games

When creating content for existing games, my first step is to familiarize myself with the game by both reading its pre-existing rules and by playing it a few times. Once familiarized, my next step is identifying and improving upon any systems that are underutilized or flawed in their design. The final step is to balance the new mechanics against those already in the game by means of play-testing.

Creating Content For Original Games

When designing a game from the ground up, the first step that I take is to find an intriguing theme. Once found, the next step is to design the core mechanics and branch out from there. Throughout the entire design process, I will constantly check systems by play-testing and refining my creations based off of the feedback I receive.