Roguelike Radio Episode 26: How to Make a 7DRL
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Mar 8, 2012 Darren Grey, Ido Yehieli, Jeff Lait, corremn, and Joe Bradshaw talk about creating a roguelike game in a week, defining success in the 7DRL challenge, the evolution of roguelike games, using LibTCOD for game development and the debate on color palettes, exploring aesthetics and game making programs, using T-Engine for game creation, focusing on game development without distractions, choosing one gimmick for a game, the importance of transparency in game design, providing instructions and bug fix releases, and making a successful game through uniqueness and planning.
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Prepare Tools And Workflow First
- Plan and set up your development environment before the contest starts.
- Learn any chosen tools (Lua, T-Engine) ahead to avoid wasting early contest days.
Avoid Contest Distractions
- Avoid browsing other entrants during the week to prevent distraction.
- Focus on your own daily plan and progress instead of comparing.
Roguelike Scope Has Shifted
- The contest reshaped the definition of roguelike toward smaller, focused designs.
- You don't need NetHack-level systems to make a successful roguelike in seven days.