Reverse Design: Chrono Trigger

A project in Pottstown, PA by Patrick Holleman
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The Game Design Forum's series on reverse-engineering the design of classic videogames continues with Chrono Trigger!
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Funded: $2,462 of $500
Dates: Feb 20th -> Mar 21st (30 days)
Project By: Patrick Holleman
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Latest News

Videogame Design History

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I just posted an article about videogame design history.  This essay works as a good introduction to Reverse Design: Super Mario World.  RD:SMW is a great example of a composite game, which came out of the middle period in videogame... (Read More)

Next RD Manuscript is Complete!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I just finished the manuscript for Reverse Design: Super Mario World!  I know it's been a while, but this book turned out to be a big one.  RD: SMW clocks in at 66,196 words and has about 540 pictures, charts, graphs and figures... (Read More)

PROGRESS UPDATE RD: Super Mario World

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we just wanted to let you know that we're making progress with the next installment!  Reverse Design: Super Mario World sits, as of this evening, at 9098 words.  Based on the size and scope, it looks like it's going to be about... (Read More)

Did everyone get their eBook?

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

It's finished!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Reverse Design: Chrono Trigger is complete.  You can all see the web version at http://thegamedesignforum.com/features/reverse_design_CT_1.html. Everyone who got the ebook reward will be receiving that tonight, as we send them out a few at a time. ... (Read More)

Schedule, FF6 Ebook and Help Wanted!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! The Reverse Design: Chrono Trigger project is coming along nicely.  We should see a late May early June release, with an eBook shortly after that.  Thanks to everyone for your support! Also, the Forum is hiring a business manager / ad... (Read More)

We did it! (Also, schedule)

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the Reverse Design Kickstarter was a huge success.  Thanks to all of you who made it happen!  We're very excited about making this project a reality. Now, for scheduling concerns; there have been some small amendments.  We'll probably see... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal : DIABLO 2. ($2000)

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Reverse Design: Final Fantasy 7 is in a done deal!  Thanks to everyone who made that possible, we're as excited as you are.  (Actually, we might be more excited, 'cuz making these things is kind of our gig, but it's not a contest.) Announcing the... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal - FINAL FANTASY 7 $1500

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
While we sort out the voting between Half Life and System Shock for the $1000 stretch goal, we're announcing the next one! At the $1500 mark we will lock in the next Reverse Design: Final Fantasy 7.  A lot of people who have been reading the RD:FF6... (Read More)

Nearing the $1000 goal - voting coming down

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, everyone, we're very close to the $1000 stretch goal.  Based on the voting right now, it looks like that goal will either be Half Life or System Shock.  There would be a typeset eBook for that as well.  Anyone looking for that eBook can... (Read More)

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