Architectural Approach to Level

Written by a game developer and professor trained in architecture, An Architectural Approach to Level is one of the first books to integrate architectural and spatial theory with the field of level . It explores the principles of level through the context and history of architecture. Now in its second edition, An Architectural Approach to Level presents architectural techniques and theories for you to use in your own work. The author connects architecture and level in different ways that address the practical elements of how ers construct space and the experiential elements of how and why humans interact with that space. It also addresses industry issues like how to build interesting tutorial levels and how to use computer-generated level systems without losing the player-focused of handmade levels. Throughout the text, you will learn skills for spatial layout, evoking emotion through gamespaces, and creating better levels through architectural theory. FEATURES Presents case studies that offer insight on modern level practices, methods, and tools Presents perspectives from industry ers, independent game developers, scientists, psychologists, and academics Explores how historical structures can teach us about good level Shows how to use space to guide or elicit emotion from players Includes chapter exercises that encourage you to use principles from the chapter in digital prototypes, playtesting sessions, paper mock-ups, and journals Bringing together topics in game and architecture, this book helps you create better spaces for your games. Software independent, the book discusses tools and techniques that you can use in crafting your interactive worlds.