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“Game design doesn’t have to be your whole life. It’s easy to get wrapped up in worrying that you’re not working hard enough, especially when you perceive that others are more dedicated than you are. Remember: you don’t have to be obsessed to be good.”
— Emma Larkins
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“If players consistently forget to implement a rule, get rid of it, even if it’s super thematic. ”
— Shannon McDowell
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“Be relentless in your self-critique, ambitious in your goals, stay focused, and then have a lucky break. If the luck doesn’t come then at least you made something you can be proud of.”
— Cole Wehrle
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“Every game should be as simple as possible, and as complex as necessary.”
— Eric Lang
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“When asked what books to read, classes to take, and so forth, to begin game design, the ultimate best answer is to make something and learn from there. That is 100% the best and no amount of book learnin’ can replace that.”
— Grant Rodiek
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“When you have playtested your design to perfection, let it rest some time, then play again. – Expect to be surprised!”
— Reiner Knizia