Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | Making Effects the Right Size [Effects] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 19 hours ago.
Effects lack physical presence and are regulated by time, so their density is extremely important!
This principle is true for graphics in general, but today, I'll be discussing the sense of scale for unique effects.
Effects lack physical presence and are regulated by time, so their density is extremely important!
This principle is true for graphics in general, but today, I'll be discussing the sense of scale for unique effects.
![Making Effects the Right Size [Effects]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rXwo0qcKJDk/hqdefault.jpg "Making Effects the Right Size [Effects]
Effects lack physical presence and are regulated by time, so their density is extremely important!
This principle is true for graphics in general, but today, Ill be discussing the sense of scale for unique effects.")
![Behavior at Ledges [Design Specifics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rcuihq0j7VM/hqdefault.jpg "Behavior at Ledges [Design Specifics]
Most games with gravity have ledges that you can fall off. Today Ill be talking about a number of ways behavior is handled at such ledges.")
![Customization Lets Your Imagination Play [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rwE-EEn3hYU/hqdefault.jpg "Customization Lets Your Imagination Play [Planning & Game Design]
Games that let players experiment with abilities or equipment will naturally make them ponder how to most effectively build their character, and we should make sure to encourage that kind of thinking.")
![Always Keep Attack Collision in Mind [Animation]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rwwF_4blK-o/hqdefault.jpg "Always Keep Attack Collision in Mind [Animation]
Assigning attack collision to an animation as-is doesnt often work out too well. While this task is generally handled by game designers, Ive focused this video toward animators, too.")
![Supervising Art Through Retouches [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s08NT-TVCvU/hqdefault.jpg "Supervising Art Through Retouches [Graphics]
For game directors, the ability to convey their vision clearly to team members is an absolute must.
Today, Ill be introducing a practical method I like to use when supervising the creation of graphical assets.")
![How Multiple People Work on One File [Programming & Tech]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s5u7VqDl-1I/hqdefault.jpg "How Multiple People Work on One File [Programming & Tech]
Given how large dev teams tend to be, what do you do when multiple members make changes to a file at the same time? I used to wonder about that myself, so allow me to explain.")
![Say It, and It Might Come True [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sbEFYooj0Y8/hqdefault.jpg "Say It, and It Might Come True [Work Ethic]
The idea that words have power has merit—the things you say and how you say them can change the way you experience the world around you!")
![Meteos [Game Concepts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/snHecpmPeJs/hqdefault.jpg "Meteos [Game Concepts]
Officially, my credit in Meteos is listed as game design. My goal was to create a puzzle game with risk and reward in mind.
At the time, I put together an animated proposal to help explain the concept, and Ill share it with you today in this video!")
![Game Writing is Unique [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ssvIEm_2mYM/hqdefault.jpg "Game Writing is Unique [Planning & Game Design]
Writing stories for novels, movies, and anime is quite different than writing for games! You cant go about it the same as with other forms of media. Today, Id like to use a few examples to discuss what makes games writing different.")
![Paint an Accurate Picture of Your Game [Marketing]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tb6GJUvJGpM/hqdefault.jpg "Paint an Accurate Picture of Your Game [Marketing]
Lets say you buy a nice burger, only to find out its cake when you take a bite. You wouldnt be too happy, would you?
The same goes for games: a games title and packaging should tell players what to expect when they dig in!")
![Computer-Controlled Players [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uleauI0IwZM/hqdefault.jpg "Computer-Controlled Players [Planning & Game Design]
People want CPU-controlled players to move as if they were controlled by a human, but thats an extremely difficult demand to meet!
Humans and computers are fundamentally different, after all—so how can we accommodate this?")
![Smash Bros. DOJO!! [Marketing]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v4BG0wnc72s/hqdefault.jpg "Smash Bros. DOJO!! [Marketing]
I started the original Smash Bros. DOJO!! back when internet capabilities were much more limited—and it turned out to be very different from other official websites at the time.
By the way, this is the final video in the Marketing category!")
