Game Development Docs (GDD): Do They Help or Hinder Your Creativity?

In today’s video, I dive into the hot debate over game development documents (GDDs). I share my personal journey—from my early days in game dev to my current approach—and break down the pros and cons of having a detailed plan versus jumping straight into prototyping. I’m curious to know what you think: do GDDs help you stay focused, or do they hold you back? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and if you feel inspired, check out the link to my Ko-Fi account in the description to support the channel. Thanks!

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Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro: Discussing Game Development Documents
00:00:07 – Background: My GDD Journey & Previous Videos
00:00:45 – The Big Question: Are GDDs Worth It?
00:01:00 – Planning vs. Prototyping: To GDD or Not?
00:02:03 – Benefits of a Plan: Keeping It Flexible
00:03:42 – Sharing My Approach: When to Use a GDD
00:05:30 – Embracing Change: Adapting Your Game Dev Process
00:06:19 – Support & Shout-Out: Check Out My Coffee Account
00:07:00 – What’s Next: New Ideas & Game Dev on Pause
00:07:52 – Outro: Like, Subscribe & Share Your Thoughts

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