Video Game Design Vocabulary

Ability to be relied on and trusted

A separate area in a game's virtual world (sometimes called a stage, course, map or landscape)

3D asset of a game

Used in dialogue and narrations

The dramatic writers for the team - creates the backstory of the characters

Establishes the rules of the game, finalizes the design documents, ensures the game will work

2D asset of a game

Creates the visual elements of the game (assets)

Creating the story for the game

Assigned to oversee the management of the team

Sketch of the important game frames with general ideas for motions, traps & rewards

Responsible for creating the game world game functions for a single level

Creating documents in a precise manner & give directions for steps & process needed in design

Creates all of the sounds that adds depth to the game

Someone with strong attributes in a certain area-often unique & requires special training

Assigned to set the vision & direction the team will take in completing the game

The technical requirements for a job-obtained through training & research

The ability to bring an assigned task to a successful conclusion . . . .

Sounds not related to the game action

Sounds linked to an action

Type or major category of games featuring similar gameplay

Responsible for creating the controls that the player uses to move & interact with the game

Relationship between what has happened making something change or react

Personal qualities and behaviors that help create better personal & interpersonal skills

Sets the mood of the level