Unlock the secrets to captivating level design with Creative Director and Game Designer Victor Riddel.

With an impressive track record of 25+ years in AAA game development and seven shipped VR titles under his belt, Victor Riddel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

During this session, you’ll learn:

Timestamps:

[0:09] Intro

In-Presentation questions:

[04:19] What are the 3-5 most important verbs for your current project?

[06:52] How do you decide an aesthetic for your worlds?

[10:38] How do you know if the visual language is working well?

[17:55] How do you, as a creator, prepare for a new world build?

[22:23] When would you not want clear pathing?

[26:49] Which company pioneered these techniques in 1955?

[28:57] What other techniques can you use to attract players to important elements in your world?

[34:16] What could you use to create leading lines in an exterior environment?

[47:33] What strategies do you recommend for designing levels that work well on both mobile and VR platform?

[49:35] What are some common mistakes new designers make, and how can I avoid them?

[52:29] Are there any principles of level design that don’t translate to VR or perhaps matter even more in this new medium?

[54:39] What are some methods that you’ve used that are you go-to’s when designing pathways in large maps/games?

[55:42] Some video games have a cinematic opening to get people into the vibe of the game.  How would you approach this with the limitations within Meta Horizon Worlds?

[57:08] Victor, what do you recommend we do when it comes to investing in growth as game designers?

[58:20] Outro