The chapter covered some of the key prerequisites and skills helpful to a game designer. I love reading this kind of writing, its really informative but charmingly witty and personal at the same time.
My favourite section was on listening. It was all about how we as game designers need to read between the lines, take into account what is not being said as well as what is, and not to block out criticism or negative feed back from players, team member or even yourself.
There is a quote from Herman Hesse which I particularly like:
"To listen with a silent heart, with a waiting, open soul. Without passion, without desire, without judgement, without rebuke."
I also enjoyed reading about the "gifts" which are referred to as minor (the natural born skill) and the major (the love and passion for the work). It helped inspire me by reminding us that even if you lack the skill, the passion will drive you to develop yourself to a point where you can surpass the naturally gifted.
" If you have the major gift, the love of designing games, you will design games using whatever limited skills you have. And you will keep doing it, And your love for the work will shine through, infusing your work with an indescribable glow that only comes from the love of doing it. And through practice, your game design skills, like muscles, will grow and become more powerful, until eventually your skills will be as great, or greater than, those of someone who only has the minor gift."
I AM A GAME DESIGNER!!!
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