Anton Slashcev

Gamedev Career Guide 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲---- Industry Knowledge: ----1. Watch streamers – learn what grabs their attention2. Research the market – use tools like AppMagic or VG Insights3. Read player reviews – Steam, Reddit, App Store are goldmines4. Play new games and analyze them – what works, what doesn’t?5. Stay updated with industry news via PocketGamer, Gamasutra, or IGN---- Develop Skills: ----6. Find a mentor for feedback and guidance7. Create small games in UGC (mods, prototypes)8. Join a small team – build portfolio projects together9. Participate in game jams like Ludum Dare or Global Game Jam10. Take free courses on YouTube – channels like Brackeys and The Cherno are great!𝟭𝟭. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:🎮 Game Jams: • Ludum Dare (https://ludumdare.com/), • Itch_io Game Jams (https://itch.io/jams), • Global Game Jam (https://globalgamejam.org/), • GMTK Game Jam (https://lnkd.in/ecSD6V_K)📚 Learning: • Brackeys (https://lnkd.in/gChH3YcW) […]

Lava Quest Breakdown 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?1. 100 players tournament + win streak. 2. A race through consecutive levels. 3. No room for failure.4. Imagine if Squid Game became an event in casual games :) Originally popularized by Royal Match, this format is now a staple in top casual games. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • Players join a group of 100 random participants. • They must complete 5-7 levels without failing. • Losing a level means elimination. • Winners split the total reward pool. • If eliminated, players must wait 30 minutes before retrying. • The event lasts 24 hours before resetting. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? Psychology plays a huge role: • Loss aversion keeps players engaged, they’ll spend resources to avoid losing. • The shared reward pool fuels competition and urgency. • Short-term goals encourage extended play sessions. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 […]

How to Design Daily Missions 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 + 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 • Simple, straightforward tasks with quick payoffs • Example: “Complete 3 levels” or “Collect 10 items” • Immediate gratification fuels longer play sessions 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 • Daily missions for quick engagement • Tie them to weekly/monthly goals for sustained interest • Example: “Finish 5 daily missions in a week” to unlock exclusives 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 • Require real participation, not just passive logins • Example: “Win 5 battles” or “Use 3 different weapons” • Drives mastery of game mechanics 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 • Simple starter tasks for newcomers • Gradually increase complexity for veterans • Keep missions challenging but fair 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • High spenders crave premium rewards • Free players lean toward resource-focused tasks • Aligning with preferences = stronger engagement 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • Retention: […]

How do you design an addictive game? 𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽: • A simple, repeatable cycle: Challenge → Action → Reward • Instant gratification with quick loot and flashy visuals • Small dopamine hits to keep players coming back 𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Quick upgrades for short-term wins • Unlockable skills for mid-term goals • Achievements and leaderboards for long-term motivation 𝟯, 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻: • Daily rewards, time-limited events, and seasonal content • FOMO mechanics with exclusive items • Social incentives like guilds and team challenges 𝟰. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: • Gradual difficulty scaling to keep players in flow • Rewarding visuals, audio cues, and haptics • Emotional connection through narrative and characters 𝟱. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: • Leaderboards, rankings, and PvP battles • Clans, co-op modes, and community-building mechanics • […]

Game narratives aren’t just text. They’re experiences. A great game story makes players feel like they shape the world, not just move through it. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Choices should have real consequences. • 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – The world itself should tell the story. • 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Moments that stay with players. • 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Less cutscenes, more discovery. • 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Balance story and action to keep engagement high. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? 1. Start with the concept ↳ Define genre, mechanics, and hooks. 2. Develop the world ↳ Create lore that integrates with gameplay. 3. Design meaningful characters ↳ Their arcs should connect with challenges. 4. Tie story to gameplay ↳ Make failures, successes, and choices matter. 5. Use interactive tools ↳ Dialogue, lore-rich environments, and collectibles. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 […]

What makes a game unforgettable? Here’s a breakdown of what truly matters in game design: 𝟭. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌌 ↳ Aesthetics + Narrative = A world players don’t want to leave 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🔄 ↳ Progression + Discovery = A reason to come back, again and again 𝟯. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚡ ↳ Uncertainty + Urgency = Moments that keep players on the edge of their seats 𝟰. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 🌊 ↳ Challenge + Skill = That perfect balance where time seems to disappear 𝟱. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💬 ↳ Agency + Feedback = Players feeling their choices truly matter 𝟲. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 🏆 ↳ Iteration + Achievement = The thrill of leveling up and improving 𝟳. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 📈 ↳ Effort + Reward = Clear goals that make every step satisfying 𝟴. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 ↳ Habit + Anticipation = A reason to log back in every day […]