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Teleportation Mechanics

Grid Sage Games

Cogmind generally has fewer such direct escape options, but teleport mechanics are out there, if an advanced tech not usually available until the late game. How about we add one, maybe using this new type of charging mechanism (described towards the end). Controlled Teleporting?

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“Post-Balance” Cogmind Item Expansion

Grid Sage Games

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. As part of this drive, for months I’ve been creating over 100 new items, most of them including new mechanics.

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Rebalancing Cogmind

Grid Sage Games

Mechanics that are never quite worth taking advantage of, items that haven’t lived up to their potential, or were later superseded by other options but remained unchanged, or even long-term experiments that were included at some point but never updated/expanded/removed. Categorical Approach.

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Gameplay Testing: What Is It and How Does It Work? 

iXie gaming

Gameplay testing is done before launching the game to identify and mitigate issues in the game’s design, controls, graphics, and mechanics, to mention a few. Gameplay testing , also called playtesting, is the process of having testers play a game to identify issues, collect feedback, and enhance its quality before official release.

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Navigating the Switch: A Comprehensive Guide to Testing Nintendo Switch Games 

iXie gaming

This form of testing evaluates the basic functions, including gameplay mechanics, menus, controls, and user interfaces. Therefore, when testing, cover all aspects of your game, including audio, graphics, gameplay mechanics, and online features. Testers ensure that all features work as intended. The outcome?

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7 Odd Roadblocks Rookies Face In The Stages Of Game Development

Big Games

Different teams collaborate – writers shape the narrative, engineers discuss technical details, artists align visuals, and developers plan in-game mechanics. For independent studios, creative marketing strategies like crowdfunding and early-access Beta releases play a crucial role.

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Garrisons 2.0

Grid Sage Games

For Beta 12 I decided to include it on the patron feature voting list, and… it won. This might help spot areas I wanted to adjust, or at least offer a clearer picture of the total challenges and rewards possible in a given map as of Beta 11. Sample Garrison content list from Beta 11. or large (hard to fit the work in?),

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