TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bauer,Ben
TI  - A practical guide to level design: from theory to practice, diplomacy and production 
SN  - 9781032230894
AV  - GV1469.3 .B395 2023
U1  - 794.8 BAU/Pra 23/eng/20221025
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Boca raton
PB  - CRC PRESS
KW  - Video games
KW  - Design
KW  - Level design (Computer science)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "Written by a AAA industry expert with over twenty years of experience, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the practical skills that all successful level designers need to know. It covers everything from practical production skills to the social and soft skills required to thrive in the games industry. The book begins with a theoretical and abstract approach that sets a common language for the later hard-skill applications and practical examples. These later chapters cover a wealth of practical skills for use during the concept phase, while creating layouts, scripting, and working with AI. The book includes essential chapters on topics such as social and soft skills, world building, level design direction, production, as well as how to gain a job in the industry. This book will be of great interest to all level designers, content leads and directors looking to enhance their skillset. It will also appeal to students of level and game design looking for tips on how to break into the industry"--
ER  -