1. Inspiration Problem Statements Brainstorms Pitching Game Mod Workshop Brian Schrank

2. Inspiration http://gamemodworkshop.com/schedule/inspir ation.html http://gamemodworkshop.com/schedule/inspir ation.html

3. Inspiration Leads to a Problem Statement.

4. blend two game mechanics, propulsion + shooting? propulsion + bombing? How can a game…

5. Inspiration Leads to a Problem Statement. blend spinning tops + lightning in a cool way? How can a game…

6. Inspiration Leads to a Problem Statement. capture a Christian audience but feel really edgy? How can a game…

7. Inspiration Leads to a Problem Statement. feel like a Surrealist painting? How can a game…

8. Once you have a problem statement then you Brainstorm

9. What did you think of the reading?

10. What is the Art of Brainstorming?

11. Before Brainstorms Feed your unconscious mind beforehand – Do something the night before you love to do – Or, do something before you never do, like play some art games to really stretch your mind

12. Before Brainstorms Feed your unconscious mind beforehand – Do something the night before you love to do – Or, do something before you never do, like play some art games to really stretch your mind Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary

13. Before Brainstorms Feed your unconscious mind beforehand – Do something the night before you love to do – Or, do something before you never do, like play some art games to really stretch your mind Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary Put toys, silly crap, “hand candy” on the table

14. Before Brainstorms Feed your unconscious mind beforehand – Do something the night before you love to do – Or, do something before you never do, like play some art games to really stretch your mind Bring snacks and drinks—absolutely necessary Put toys, silly crap, “hand candy” on the table Have a large wall area to write all over

15. Before Brainstorms Turn your critical mind off. Don’t criticize yourself or your ideas.

16. During Brainstorms Don’t criticize other people or their ideas – say, “yes, and…” to other people – no matter how stupid you think something is

17. During Brainstorms Don’t criticize other people or their ideas – say, “yes, and…” to other people – no matter how stupid you think something is Limit the brainstorm to 40 minutes – if it needs to go on, either meet the next day (best) or at least take a 20 minute break (play a game)

18. During Brainstorms Don’t criticize other people or their ideas – say, “yes, and…” to other people – no matter how stupid you think something is Limit the brainstorm to 40 minutes – if it needs to go on, either meet the next day (best) or at least take a 20 minute break (play a game) Eliminate distractions from non teammates – Meet in a roomy, quiet, secluded place

19. After Brainstorms Don’t name ideas by who thought of them – It’s not “Ed’s Idea” but the “Flying Dinobot idea” Transcribe everything into a digital document – and send it to everyone on your team

20. After Brainstorms Don’t name ideas by who thought of them – It’s not “Ed’s Idea” but the “Flying Dinobot idea” Transcribe everything into a digital document – and send it to everyone on your team Number your lists – it gives each idea the dignity it deserves The room remembers – return to it alone or together to brainstorm more

21. Pitching Effectively

22. You are Pitching Yourself. Be Confident! Be LOUD and CLEAR.

23. First Impressions Count! Summarize your game in first 20 secs.

24. Lead with your Hook. Why is your game unique? Platformer + Parkour

25. Be as Visual as Possible! Use other people’s art if you have to!

26. DESIRE Criticism Be Humble and LISTEN in Critiques.

27. Balance Confidence with Desire to Improve

28. Questions?