Damion Schubert - @ZenOfDesign.com on bsky0

Creative Director at Boss Fight (a Netflix game studio). Focused on MMOs, RPGS, social systems, monetization. Advocate for putting treasure behind waterfalls

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Sep 23, 2024
Hi. Game designer here. I’ve seen the metrics. While it’s not just you, there is a sizable number of players who spend huge amounts of time in character creation. Some will spend more than an hou...
SummaryA game designer explains why character creation options matter in RPGs: some players spend hours customizing, others want quick presets, and representation is crucial for underrepresented groups who rarely see themselves in games. The variety of options serves different player motivations from roleplay to self-expression to experimentation.31 tweets4 min read

Damion Schubert - @ZenOfDesign.com on bsky0

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Hi. Game designer here. I’ve seen the metrics. While it’s not just you, there is a sizable number of players who spend huge amounts of time in character creation. Some will spend more than an hou...