Play Nice by Jason Schreier, framework 7 of 15
StarCraft II thirds rule
Design mantra adapted from Sid Meier for making a sequel to a game players call perfect.
Jason Schreier's framework, from Play Nice, pp. 110 to 199.
- One third returns
Keep a third of the original units unchanged.
- One third modified
Adjust a third of the units.
- One third new
Introduce a third as brand new units.
From chapter: PART TWO: FALL, pp. 110–199
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