Bookshelf · Play Nice

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.

  1. One third returns

    Keep a third of the original units unchanged.

  2. One third modified

    Adjust a third of the units.

  3. One third new

    Introduce a third as brand new units.

From chapter: PART TWO: FALL, pp. 110–199

More from this book

All 15 frameworks

Back to the bookshelf