Level Design Lobby

Back again but with a different look of something that we have not touched on before, yet an aspect that is still engaging. I am talking about Skill Trees. Going back to a classic of Final Fantasy X I have been caught up in that of its skill tree (Sphere Grid)

We will be going through skill trees and aspects that really make them engaging across different mediums.  
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Research on Skill Trees: 

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Keys to Meaningful Skill Trees: https://gdkeys.com/keys-to-meaningful-skill-trees/

Skill Tree Itteration: https://medium.com/@thomas_1379/game-design-is-easy-2f8150a82734
Skill Tree Debate: https://www.reddit.com/r/RPGdesign/comments/1haj3zy/skill_tree_design/
Skill Tree Video Essay: https://youtu.be/r4IkgYQc4Os?si=aEeC6gsDQaHbUAOC
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Back at it again with more incredible resources to help you all learn & grow as developers! I have found some incredible game dev info whcih I want to share with you all, so sit back, relax and let us get educated!
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Resources 
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The Art of Game Design: https://bit.ly/45ZTUas
The Game Narrative Toolbox: https://bit.ly/4zNjIEf
Level Design Kit: https://bit.ly/4gYaJ9d
Build a Second Brain: https://bit.ly/3V5AHSd
Silent Hill Townfall: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/how-silent-hill-townfall-gets-deep-into-its-protagonist-s-headspace
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What does it take to make your favourite game feel "just right" in another language? In this episode, Yana, a game localisation specialist, takes us behind the scenes of the gaming industry. We chat about her career path, the surprising challenges of translating games, and why localisation is about so much more than just words. If you've ever wondered how games travel across cultures, this one's for you.
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Contact Alconost Inc
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 Level Design Kit
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Level Design Books
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Let's Design Books
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 Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com

Joining me for this episode is Senior Level Designer Raphael Kidd, who has worked on an incredible range of titles including LEGO Horizon, Hogwarts Legacy, and LEGO DC Villains.
Raph shares insights into his journey, along with his unique design approach across such a diverse set of projects. We'll also take a deep dive into his work on Hogwarts Legacy, exploring his creative influences and the perspective he brings to game design.
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Contact Raph
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Website: https://www.raphael-kidd.com/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/raphael-kidd-9b6b6630
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Level Design Kit  
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Let's Design Books
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Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS
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Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Tim Spaninks, level designer on Arc Raiders, for a deep dive into his journey through the game industry and the craft of designing immersive worlds. We talk about how Tim broke into game development, the lessons he's learned along the way, and how creating content on his YouTube channel has shaped his approach to both learning and teaching game design.
The heart of the conversation focuses on level design in Arc Raiders how levels are planned, iterated on, and balanced to support exploration, combat, and player choice. Tim shares his design mindset, practical workflows, and what it really takes to build spaces that feel fun, readable, and alive in a large-scale multiplayer experience.
Whether you're an aspiring game developer, a level design nerd, or just excited about Arc Raiders, this episode offers a thoughtful behind-the-scenes look at how great game worlds come together.
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Website: https://www.timspaninks.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdoesleveldesign/
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Level Design Kit  
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Let's Design Books
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Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD
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Contact Me  
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Website: https://www.maxpears.com/​
Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com