2026/11 - Designing Systems that Scale and Evolve without Breaking (Will Shen - Unknown Worlds)
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Game systems must do more than exist on paper or spreadsheets. They have to withstand the difficulties of the production cycle, stretch across as much content as the game can deliver, and be maintainable well after launch day across DLC or live service updates. Will Shen, Creative Director and Lead Designer at Unknown Worlds (makers of Subnautica) and former Design Director at Bethesda Game Studios (Skyrim, Fallout), will guide you through building systems that can scale and evolve without breaking apart. From November 30th to December 3rd - 3:00pm-5:00pm every day (CET Time) - Remote training
Objectifs de la formation
- Learn how to design game systems that scale with your content
- Develop your design skillset to evolve your systems to meet the demands of production, including cuts and creative pivots
- Discuss the common ways that systems break and thinking beyond bug maintenance to player experience maintenance
- Master techniques to avoid the temptation to build “holy grail” systems that fall apart
Profil des bénéficiaires
- Systems Designer
- Level Designer
- Quest Designer
- Content Designer
- Narrative Designer
- Intermediate level of design in any discipline (level, content, systems, etc).
Contenu de la formation
Techniques for Systems that Scale
- Understanding common problems of scale
- Building variety at scale
- Planning for system refreshes
Methods for Evolving Systems Over Time
- Reducing complex ideas to modular components
- Creating systems for inevitable pivots and cuts
- Avoiding defensive designs that bloat scope
Maintaining Systems for Player Experience
- Identifying why systems break
- Thinking of maintenance beyond the technical
- Maintaining the player experience
Avoiding "Holy Grail" Systems that Always Break
- Analyzing "holy grail" systems
- Understanding why systems designers self-sabotage
- Balancing variety, reliability, mastery, and surprise
Équipe pédagogique
Suivi de l'exécution et évaluation des résultats
- Initial and Final Self Assessment (10 min each)
- Initial and Final Skill Evaluation (10 min each)
Ressources techniques et pédagogiques
- Participants are welcomed into a dedicated virtual training room accessible via video conferencing, ensuring a consistent and interactive learning environment throughout the session.
- Training content is shared on-screen in real time, combining theoretical presentations with practical case studies to reinforce understanding through applied examples. Interactive exchanges and Q&A moments are encouraged throughout to support engagement at a distance.
- All training materials are made available online following the session, allowing participants to revisit key concepts and consolidate their learning at their own pace.
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Accessibilité
Accessibility for people with disabilities: We are available to support individuals with disabilities in assessing and implementing any necessary accommodations, so they can participate in our training programs with confidence and ease.