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This weeks reading tasks focused on understanding what game design documents are and why they're so important when it comes to designing a game. Prior to this week I had never heard of what a game design document was before. Learning about them has been very interesting, I found that this  article  was very helpful when it came to understanding the need for a GDD. This article broke down the elements involved in creating a GDD and why they are so important. A GDD must outline all elements of the game so the mechanics, story, characters, theme, progression, main demographic and other significant elements. A GDD is used as a point of reference while developing a game, it ensures that the project does not go off track while in development and remains true to the initial concept of the game.  An example of the benefits of using a GDD Using a GDD has many benefits, this  article  outlines many of these benefits. In my opinion the main benefit of using a GDD is that i...

 Here is a link to my GDD that I will be working on while creating my game!  My GDD will outline the various plans I have for creating my game and will act as my roadmap while developing my game. I will be updating this regularly as I progress in the development of my game.