game expansions - devforum.roblox.com
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WORKSHOP PART 1:GAME EXPANSIONS
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Game Expansion Talk Overview
● LiveOps and Game Expansion Introduction
● Core Loop
● Making Renewable Content
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LiveOps Introduction
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LIVEOPS OVERVIEW
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LIVEOPS OVERVIEW
● Content Cadence
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LIVEOPS OVERVIEW
● Content Cadence
● Game Expansions
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LIVEOPS OVERVIEW
● Content Cadence
● Game Expansions
● Quality of Life Updates
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME EXPANSIONS
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME EXPANSIONS
● Bold and ambitious new content
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME EXPANSIONS
● Bold and ambitious new content
● Built to be sustainable, evergreen content
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME EXPANSIONS
● Bold and ambitious new content
● Built to be sustainable, evergreen content
● Introduce new forms of play
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME EXPANSIONS
● Bold and ambitious new content
● Built to be sustainable, evergreen content
● Introduce new forms of play
● Critical for long term success of your game
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
● Grow your game
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
● Grow your game
● Keeps players engaged
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
● Grow your game
● Keeps players engaged
● Development team morale
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
● Grow your game
● Keeps players engaged
● Development team morale
● New vectors for content updates
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WHY GAME EXPANSIONS?
● Grow your game
● Keeps players engaged
● Development team morale
● New vectors for content updates
● Monetization
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Core Loop
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INTEGRATE WITH YOUR CORE LOOP
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INTEGRATE WITH YOUR CORE LOOP
● Integrate with the core loop in some meaningful way
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INTEGRATE WITH YOUR CORE LOOP
● Integrate with the core loop in some meaningful way
● Avoid tumors
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INTEGRATE WITH YOUR CORE LOOP
● Integrate with the core loop in some meaningful way
● Avoid tumors
● Don’t reinvent the wheel
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WHAT IS A CORE LOOP?
KILLLOOT
UPGRADE
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WHAT IS A CORE LOOP?
● Minute-to-minute interaction
KILLLOOT
UPGRADE
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WHAT IS A CORE LOOP?
● Minute-to-minute interaction
● The central gameplay
KILLLOOT
UPGRADE
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WHAT IS A CORE LOOP?
● Minute-to-minute interaction
● The central gameplay
● A repeated set of actions
KILLLOOT
UPGRADE
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WHAT IS A CORE LOOP?
● Minute-to-minute interaction
● The central gameplay
● A repeated set of actions
● The engine for all player progression KILLLOOT
UPGRADE
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ROBLOXIAN HIGH SCHOOL CORE LOOP
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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CORE LOOP SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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CORE LOOP SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
Where?● School● Home● World
How?● Car● Skateboard● Fast travel● Friends
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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CORE LOOP SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
● Attendance● Class Activities● Extra Credit
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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CORE LOOP SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
● House● Furniture● Character● Car● New items
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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CORE LOOP SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
● Attendance● Class Activities● Extra Credit
Where?● School● Home● World
How?● Car● Skateboard● Fast travel● Friends
● House● Furniture● Character● Car● New items
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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ENHANCE YOUR CORE LOOP
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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ENHANCE YOUR CORE LOOP
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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ENHANCE YOUR CORE LOOP
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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ENHANCE YOUR CORE LOOP
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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WHAT IS A TUMOR?
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WHAT IS A TUMOR?
● A system that directly conflicts with your core loop
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WHAT IS A TUMOR?
● A system that directly conflicts with your core loop
● Creates indecision and anxiety in players
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WHAT IS A TUMOR?
● A system that directly conflicts with your core loop
● Creates indecision and anxiety in players
● One of the two systems wins out
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TUMOR EXAMPLE
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE
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TUMOR EXAMPLE
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE ATTEND FIGHT CLUB
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TUMOR EXAMPLE
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE ATTEND FIGHT CLUB
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TUMOR EXAMPLE
EXPLORE
ATTEND CLASS
CUSTOMIZE ATTEND FIGHT CLUB
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Renewable Expansion Systems
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MAKE YOUR CONTENT RENEWABLE
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MAKE YOUR CONTENT RENEWABLE
● Expansions are extremely resource intensive
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MAKE YOUR CONTENT RENEWABLE
● Expansions are extremely resource intensive
● Plan ahead
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MAKE YOUR CONTENT RENEWABLE
● Expansions are extremely resource intensive
● Plan ahead
● Think about potential themes
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TYPES OF EXPANSION CONTENT
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TYPES OF EXPANSION CONTENT
Social Systems
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TYPES OF EXPANSION CONTENT
Social Systems
Competitive Systems
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TYPES OF EXPANSION CONTENT
Social Systems
Competitive Systems
Collections and Player Achievements
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TYPES OF EXPANSION CONTENT
Social Systems
Competitive Systems
Collections and Player Achievements
Live Events
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SOCIAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
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SOCIAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Guilds
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SOCIAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Guilds
● Trading
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SOCIAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Guilds
● Trading
● Friend Gifts
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SOCIAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Guilds
● Trading
● Friend Gifts
● Housing and Events
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COMPETITIVE SYSTEM EXAMPLES
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COMPETITIVE SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Leaderboards
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COMPETITIVE SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Leaderboards
● PVP, Races and other Competition
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COMPETITIVE SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Leaderboards
● PVP, Races and other Competition
● Community voted competitions
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ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Achievements
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ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Achievements
● Season Pass
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ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Achievements
● Season Pass
● Daily/Weekly Logins
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ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Achievements
● Season Pass
● Daily/Weekly Logins
● Daily Quests
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LIVE EVENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
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LIVE EVENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Seasonal Content Distribution
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LIVE EVENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Seasonal Content Distribution
● Map Overhaul
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LIVE EVENT SYSTEM EXAMPLES
● Seasonal Content Distribution
● Map Overhaul
● Rare Spawns
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Closing Thoughts
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
● Shoot for the stars
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
● Shoot for the stars
● Remember your core loop
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Questions?
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BREAKOUT: BRAINSTORM WITH YOUR TEAM!Brainstorm with your team an upcoming expansion
Answer the following:● How will this feature enhance your core loop?● Does this feature solve a problem?● Does this feature improve an experience in your current game?● How do you want this feature to impact your game?