| Session Name: | AAA Level Design in a Day Bootcamp |
| Speaker(s): | Neil Alphonso, Jim Brown, Nate Burgess, Forrest Dowling, Steve Gaynor, Seth Marinello, Nathan Purkeypile, Coray Seifert, Zach Wilson, Matthias Worch |
| Company Name(s): | Splash Damage, Epic Games, , Irrational Games, The Fullbright Company, EA | Visceral Games, Bethesda Game Studios, Slingo, EA | Visceral Games, LucasArts |
| Track / Format: | Design |
| Overview: |
Gain deep insights into the level design process for our industry's biggest games, including Gears of War, Bioshock, and Skyrim in this intense day-long tutorial, moderated by Coray Seifert. The most respected voices in level design weigh in on all aspects of their craft, engage with attendees via numerous Q&A sessions, and offer a once-in-a-career opportunity: a mock interview with a panel of the most veteran level designers in the business. 10-10:15am - Welcome & Opening Remarks - Coray Seifert (Slingo) 10:15-11am - Once Upon a Time: Giving Players the Freedom to Create Their Own Story - Jim Brown (Epic Games) 11-11:15am - Coffee Break11:15am-12:30pm - Modular Kit-Building For Skyrim - Joel Burgess and Nathan Purkeypile (Bethesda Game Studios) 12:30-2pm - Lunch & Mock Interviews - Forrest Dowling (Irrational Games) 2-2:45pm - Architecting a Multiverse - Cooperative Play In Dead Space 3 - Seth Marinello (EA | Visceral Games) 2:45-3:30pm - Talking to the Player - How Cultural Currents Shape Game and Level Design - Matthias Worch (LucasArts) 3:30-4pm - Narrative Technique For Games - Steve Gaynor (The Fullbright Company) 4-4:15pm - Coffee Break 4:15-5pm - Neil's Career...Now With Captain Hindsight! - Neil Alphonso (Splash Damage) 5-6pm - 50 Questions to Ask Yourself When Your Level Sucks - Zach Wilson (EA | Visceral Games) 6pm - Open Forum at the Marriott Lobby Bar! |
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