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timdoesleveldesign @TimLevelDesign
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timdoesleveldesign@TimLevelDesign
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I'm creating a free Level Design Course for Beginners, check it out on my Youtube Channel now! :) youtu.be/bpvRZifvrGc?si=q6Eb… Starting to learn #leveldesign can be difficult. I'll try to make it easier!

Beginner Course Level Design: #0 Introduction

Would you like to learn how to be a video game level designer? Look...

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New video! More and more #leveldesigners use the Adventure Game Locomotion System by Jakub W. I investigated the project to see what it has to offer. What do you think about AGLS? youtu.be/t3zxhOGAeno #gameindustry #videogames #leveldesign

Adventure Game Locomotion System for Level Designers - Review

I came across a fantastic Unreal Engine 5 game template by Jakub W....

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Let's talk Level Design! On Wednesday 26th of March, 19:00-20:00 CET, I'll be giving a live Q&A about Level Design, organized by PlayHire Feel free to hop in and give it a listen or even ask me some questions! :) __You can hit RSVP below__ playhire.circle.so/c/events-…

Levels in Open World Games – Meet A Level Designer | PlayHire

Led by Tim Spaninks, Senior Level Designer (Embark Studios, Ubisoft, Deep Silver), this live Q&A session is your chance to dive into the world of open-world level design. Whether you're an aspiring...

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Get ready to tune in! We should be live in about an hour :) playhire.circle.so/c/events-…

Levels in Open World Games – Meet A Level Designer | PlayHire

Led by Tim Spaninks, Senior Level Designer (Embark Studios, Ubisoft, Deep Silver), this live Q&A session is your chance to dive into the world of open-world level design. Whether you're an aspiring...

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Take a look at my new #leveldesign #blockout (gameplay footage) in the style of #control by @remedygames Not wanting to make just a static blockout I may have gone a tad overboard with scripting all the gameplay mechanics 😅 Let me know what you think! ❤️
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Join me in the final episode of my beginner course in video game #leveldesign 🥳 youtu.be/aTFUCPp5LF0?si=owe5… #gamedev

Level Design Beginner Course: #10 The Next Steps

We’ve reached the final lesson of the level design course for video...

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😊Thank you so much @ubisoft Anecy sending me this wonderful #starwars #Outlaws release package, despite me having to leave just before launch. And thanks to everyone I had a chance to work with and get to know over the past few years. I miss you all ❤️
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Episode 9/10 of my Level Design Beginner Course is about to go live! We're talking about testing & feedback, are packaging a build of our game/level and setting up a quick survey to gather important feedback to improve our level. #leveldesign #gamedev youtube.com/watch?v=1ZtffTXJ…
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New video! Let's add some visual intention to our blockouts with placeholder art in episode 8/10 of my beginner course in video game level design :) youtu.be/JO7LYUKyilk?si=QdQv… #leveldesign #gamedev #gameindustry

Level Design Beginner Course: #8 Placeholder Art

Welcome back! In this lesson, we’ll discuss the role of the level d...

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Join us on the new TimDoesLevelDesign Discord! discord.gg/8x7gF9qHYn Would you like to chat about level design, get some feedback on WiP blockouts and prototypes, or could use some help with my Beginner Course Level Design?

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Check out episode 7 in my beginner course #leveldesign; In this episode of my #gamedev series, we take a look at design methods, iterating on our blockout, and how we can come up with fun ideas <3 youtube.com/watch?v=LKNh7yZb…
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Hi (aspiring) Level Designers! In my new Level Design lesson, we're looking at level blockouts! We'll discuss what their function is and how to get started with them and getting over the initial blank canvas problem! youtube.com/watch?v=53gYjrx9… #gamedev #leveldesign #blockout

Level Design Beginner Course: #6 Blockout

In this lesson, we start blocking out our first real level and expl...

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Going live now with #5 of my beginner course in #leveldesign For this one, we're looking at design docs and starting to design our first level! youtu.be/KljkRgvj5So?si=wnaV…
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I just uploaded lesson #4 of my free #leveldesign beginner course. You can check it out now! This time we'll be taking a look at Level Design Ingredients! (A.ka. Entities, Interactive Elements, Gameplay Objects, etc.) youtu.be/_TYP4HMtMK0 #gamedev
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Fellow level designers. What would you call interactive ingredients within your levels? E.g., openable doors, launch pads, grapplehook attachment spots, buttons, pushable blocks for puzzles etc. At Ubi we call them 'level design ingredients'. Do you have another name for them?
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Lesson #3 of my free #leveldesign beginner course is now up! This episode we're talking about team structure, the use of gyms, and start getting familiar with enemies in our game project. #gamedev youtu.be/6i1IVKFVeHI?si=o_Y0…
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Lesson #2 of my #leveldesign Beginner Course is now live! In this one, we're setting up our first test level (gym) youtu.be/hJFe7n6f65c

Level Design Beginner Course: #2 Creating a 3C Gym Level

Support my free level design course by liking, subscribing and comm...

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Locks & Keys are everywhere in games, but not always literally. What are good and bad practices to employ the #lockandkey design pattern in #leveldesign? Check out my new video on the topic! youtu.be/wW0O3YK2dpo?si=XNLl…

Lock and Key Design Pattern in Video Games

Let's look at what the Lock and Key Design pattern is, and try out ...

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How technical does a Level Designer need to be? I asked @MaxPears, @essell2, and William Josephy what "technical" means to them in a #leveldesign context. What do you think? youtu.be/-u6O41sG1hU?si=nd0p…

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Great overview of combat design principles & tips by @MaxPears #leveldesign youtu.be/jY6tAp431Qc?si=hrO_… I heartily recommend watching this to any #leveldesigner
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