Todays Developer Spotlight is with Josh Sanchez, designer on PlanetSide 2.
What are you currently working on for the game? What does a “Game Designer” actually do?
Right now I'm working on balancing our weapons and classes for Beta.
Game Designers do a lot a different things, such as designing the rules of the world and the systems behind it, designing the levels that people will play in with those rules, and creating the lore that brings those levels to life. My role on this game is most reflective of the first one.
Check out the full article here.
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2012-04-11 08:08 PM
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| 2012-04-11 08:19 PM | ||
| SniperSteve |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez That dude looks so tired. Must be he is really putting in the hours getting everything balanced for beta. I wonder how long until it is out. 
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| 2012-04-11 08:23 PM | ||
| Malorn |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez This is a most bizarre MAX week. These look nothing like the concept art. |
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| 2012-04-11 08:25 PM | ||
| Hamma |
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| 2012-04-11 09:18 PM | ||
| DManTech |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez I liked the question about "What are you interested in seeing tested in Beta?" That's an interesting look into what they're working on that they aren't sure about. Also, it's really interesting how every dev featured so far (and Higby as well, from answers in his reddit AMA) started in QA. Makes you wonder if there's any other way to become a game dev. |
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| 2012-04-11 09:27 PM | ||
| Malorn |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez QA gives you insight into the process and the products and teaches you how games are developed. I can see how it is good experience when moving on to other roles in product development. That said I work in project management and design in software and didn't work in QA. However some of the work they do is useful for my job as well and is beneficial that I learn it. It definitely helps and would be hugely advantageous. Plus if many of the developers did go through that they may view it as a rite of passage and frown upon those that didn't like they are missing some vital part of their career development. |
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| 2012-04-11 11:23 PM | ||
| RNFB |
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| 2012-04-11 11:33 PM | ||
| DManTech |
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| 2012-04-11 11:53 PM | ||
| SKYeXile |
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| 2012-04-12 01:46 AM | ||
| Malorn |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez I for one am glad to see another of the elusive Terran Republic developers. I enjoyed Josh's webcast on weapons, hope to hear more from him. I too am anxious to see maxes at work. Or just to see MAXes! Hope that dual cycler max weapon is as awesome as it looks! |
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| 2012-04-12 01:48 AM | ||
| Bazilx |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez I'm sorry but I believe we are all overlooking the most important part of all this, this man has the nose of a Hawk! This is very good news people, hawks have very keen eyesight and I can only assume he shares their airborn superior view of the affairs of men. Hawks also most likely make good game designers due to their good eyesight and general fastidiousness. I also saw fit to create this to give a better insight into how he is protecting our game for us, pecking away at bad ideas with winged ferocity.  Ps. I really need to put this effort into working... |
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| 2012-04-12 01:56 AM | ||
| Brusi |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez what? |
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| 2012-04-12 02:00 AM | ||
| Brusi |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez I like the sounds of Max units so far... I can tell i'm going to be addicted to playing Max class, especially if they give VS Max units the blinking ability suggested on these forums. (or jump jets again) Oh, i can also see why a "Post pictures of yourself IRL" thread isn't popular in these forums, you guys are cruel! lol |
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| 2012-04-12 05:05 AM | ||
| sylphaen |
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| 2012-04-12 08:20 AM | ||
| MrGreenJeans |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez Dig the format of the “Q & A” seems reminiscent of the Bridgekeeper from the Holy Grail. PlanetSide 2 Dev Chat What is your name, what is your title, and what is your role on the PlanetSide 2 team? Bridgekeeper What is your name, what is your quest, and what is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? |
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| 2012-04-14 02:37 AM | ||
| Malorn |
Re: Developer Spotlight with Josh Sanchez Bump for my TR brosef. You may not have face piercings, but you understand the pwn that is the MCG. |
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