Military Science for Game Designers (Fixed Typos)
- 1. Military Science for Game Developers
- 3. I’ve worked as a ... Programmer Artist Designer
- 4. Studios
- 5. Discussion Overview ● The key points of military science and principals. ● My personal journey in researching the topic. ● How it can help you as a designer and player.
- 6. Warning ● I’m not a soldier and I have never served. ● A lot of experts may disagree with my opinions on the matter. ● I’m simplifying and deconstructing a very complex subject.
- 7. How did I get started?
- 10. My initial reading material ...
- 11. I became a better player ...
- 12. … and a better designer.
- 13. So what is war?
- 17. It’s all about power?
- 18. But how do you gain true power?
- 19. By conquering!
- 20. But what are you trying to conquer, gain and control?
- 21. Oil …
- 22. … and people!
- 23. No these are just pawns!
- 24. My answer?
- 25. Territory!
- 26. At its most basic?
- 27. It’s about marking your territory.
- 28. Borders
- 29. Chess
- 30. How do you win in chess?
- 31. By defeating all your opponent’s pieces?
- 32. Or by taking control of the board?
- 33. You defeat your opponent by immobility not destruction.
- 34. We fight and play to dominate territory.
- 36. Beat the level!
- 37. Nature
- 40. Do we play to learn the skills to resolve conflict?
- 41. War is the highest expression of human conflict.
- 42. History
- 43. The birth of a hobby ... Kriegsspeil Little Wars by H.G. Wells Simulation Gamification
- 44. The line of influence ... Gary Gyax Wargamer Romero & Carmack
- 45. Fundamentals
- 46. Strategy & Tactics Strategist Tactician Soldier Long Term Short Term Instant TIME RESOURCES
- 47. Player Types Planner Stealther Rambo Likes to execute according to a plan. Likes to take decisions while being on the battlefield. Likes to provoke situations and then react accordingly. PATIENCE? TIME TO ACTION
- 49. Rainbow Six - Raven Shield
- 50. The Principals
- 52. Principals, strategies, concepts ... ● Concentration of effort ● Economy of force ● Maintenance of reserves ● Unity of command ● Defense in depth
- 53. Defense in depth
- 54. Tactical Value
- 56. Interesting or tactically valuable?
- 57. The Kill Zone
- 58. GTA5 - The Third Way
- 59. Triangulation
- 60. Observations ● Would the player choose the same tactical positions? ● Curving difficulty by breaking the player’s tactical advantage.
- 61. Suggestions
- 62. A.I. Tactical Depth Smart (enemies)Stupid (enemies) Cheating (enemies)Scripted (enemies)
- 63. Multiplayer Tutorials ● Teach tactics not just mechanics. ● Players are becoming more sophisticated. ● Trust your players with tactically aware enemies. ● Teach formations, how to maintain squad structure.
- 64. e-Sport ● Communication, squad consistency … ● Enhance team performances by training them in military tactics. ● Players are re-discovering military science to enhance their performances.
- 65. Training
- 66. Dslyecxi - Arma 3
- 67. References
- 68. The End