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: Iterate on the basic feel and spatial layout.

To develop a feature using the principles from Richard Rouse III’s , you must move from a central vision (the Focus) to an iterative implementation process where "fun" is the only metric for success. 1. Establish the "Focus"

: Create a one-sentence "vision statement" for the feature itself. For example, in The Suffering , the mantra for the insanity mode was "the creature form must be the best weapon in the game". 2. Document the Feature (Chapter 19) Game Design: Theory & Practice 2nd Edition

: How NPCs or systems react to this feature.

: Sam fires a magnetic tether. It only sticks to metallic "Retro-Tech" surfaces. While tethered, Sam’s momentum is preserved, allowing for wide swings. : Iterate on the basic feel and spatial layout

: "The player never touches the ground unless they want to."

: A concise summary of what the feature is and how it feels. Establish the "Focus" : Create a one-sentence "vision

Rouse outlines a specific iterative workflow to ensure a feature actually works in practice: