What does story mean in games, how to construct it, and how to tie it to play elements.

Session 22: Story in Games

Elements of a unified game aesthetics with an eye twoards project 3.

Session 9: Coding Tips

Guest lecture by Courtney Stanton on the how to's of producing videogames.

Session 11: Videogame Production

Guest lecture by Ichiro Lambe and Rohit Shenoy on the state and functioning of the independent games industry.

Session 23: The Indie Industry

Guest lecture by Seth Sivak on how to design games that are fun to play and teach the player the rules of the world.

Session 16: Game Design Fundamentals

A consideration of how choices of game mechanics impact aspects of the play experience.  Includes bonus overview of CMS games curriculum.

Session 25: Choosing Mechanics

Where to find free audio and graphic elements, tools to generate them yourself, examples of sophisticated games built from easy pieces.

Session 10: Cheap Assets

When, What, Why, and How to cut features from a game.

Session 19: Cutting Features

Tools and techniques for running a development process with diverse and geographically disparate groups.

Session 20: Process

Guest lecture by Eitan Glinert on best practices for rapid iterative prototyping.

Session 14: Rapid, Iterative Prototyping Best Practices

Guest lecture by Jenna Hoffstein on designing games for usability, taking into consideration player attention and visual design.

Session 15: Usability

Looking back on and evaluating Sprints, appreciating team members, and recapping sessions.

Session 12: Sprint Retrospectives, Appreciations, and Recap

Analyzing games based on the feeling of their play, decision vs. fate, skill vs. chance, rules vs. play

Session 13: Gamefeel - Decision and Fate

A presentation on the mechanics of paper prototyping, how to playtest, and forming groups for project 1.

Session 1 Part 3: Paper Prototyping, Playtesting, and Group Formation

Session 7: Quality Assurance and Focus Testing

Detailed breakdown of design process subunits, including kinds of tasks lists with demos, daily scrum and other meetings, and sprint reviews and retrospectives.

Session 6: Task Lists, Daily Scrums, and Sprints

Elements of a unified game aesthetics with an eye towards project 3.

Session 8: Aesthetics and Project 3

How to manage videogame development projects: Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum.

Session 4: Project Management

In part 1 of first class meeting the instructors introduce the course, give an overview, and detail the syllabus.

Session 1 Part 1: Introduction, Overview, and Syllabus

Session 1 Part 2: Brainstorming

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you.Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. Cheat SheetWhy there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]LinksSELF JournalTPS2: How to Get Started with JournalingTPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra WrightHow to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months10% Happier by Dan HarrisHuffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”MoodnotesDay OneThe Five Minute JournalTextExpanderEvernoteLaunch Center ProJourney appBaron Fig notebooksField NotesMoleskineRhodia notebookBullet JournalMiracle MorningIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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<p>Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain <em>why</em> it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you.</p><h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2><p>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.</p> <p></p><h2>Cheat Sheet</h2><ul><li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li><li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li><li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li><li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li><li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li><li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li><li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li><li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li><li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li><li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li><li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li><li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li><li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li><li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li><li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li><li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li><li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li></ul><h2>Links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</em></a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><em>10% Happier</em> by Dan Harris</a></li><li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li><li><a href="http://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li><li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li><li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li><li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li><li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li><li><a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Miracle Morning</em></a></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, <strong>subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast</strong> or your favorite podcast player.<b> </b>It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rrwvGAYKeM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s how</a>.<br/> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-show-getting/id955075042?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/asian-efficiency" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://overcast.fm/p253645-XOswX3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://pca.st/productivityshow" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a></p>

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Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

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<p>"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan?</p> <p>For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a></p>

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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<p>Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.</p>

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Rank #1: Session 25: Choosing Mechanics

Rank #2: Session 16: Game Design Fundamentals

Rank #3: Session 14: Rapid, Iterative Prototyping Best Practices

Rank #4: Session 15: Usability

Rank #5: Session 19: Cutting Features

Rank #6: Session 20: Process

Rank #7: Session 12: Sprint Retrospectives, Appreciations, and Recap

Rank #8: Session 13: Gamefeel - Decision and Fate

Rank #9: Session 1 Part 3: Paper Prototyping, Playtesting, and Group Formation

Rank #10: Session 6: Task Lists, Daily Scrums, and Sprints

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