Character sheets—the single greatest piece of reference material a player will use, are often the most frustrating. Learn how to design character sheets that are easier to use & easier on the eyes!
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As you've run or playtested a game, have you witnessed players trying to figure out what to roll? Where a skill is at? Taking a lot of time searching their character sheets for what they need? Geekspective’s Amber Marie has 13 years of graphic design, UX, and RPG experience and is sharing her insights into building better character sheets. She’ll discuss how the human mind processes information, the challenges it presents, and how to overcome them. You'll learn how to build better information hierarchy, improve information flow, and overall make more user friendly and attractive character sheets.
Puzzles are classic obstacles in games. Used effectively, they can be a rewarding experience. We'll discuss elements of puzzle design & how to use them to build engaging interactions in your games.
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Puzzles are classic obstacles to players in role playing games. When done well, they are rewarding for both game master and players. There's a fine line between a rewarding puzzle and one that is frustrating. Members of geekspective.com will discuss successful elements of puzzle design, how to combine those elements and build puzzles that are complex yet fun for players. We believe that puzzles should always be solvable, either the easy way, or failing that, "The Hard Way". Puzzles can add an extra dimension to gameplay and with the elements of good puzzle design, you'll be able to create more exciting and rewarding games for your players.