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    1. Jesse Schell
      yesterday
      jesseschell

      Hi! How's your new book, Jesse?

      asked by alexdbk

      Slow!

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    2. Jesse Schell
      yesterday
      jesseschell

      I am a senior game design/psychology student at RPI. I am working on gameification and motivation for my undergrad thesis. I know that you are a large player in the field and I was wondering if you had any preferred books on the topic. -Andrew Couture

      asked by AndrewCouture

      I like JohnMarshall Reeves' Understanding Motivation and Emotion, and also Pleasures of the Brain by Kringelbach and Berridge. And Rigby and Ryan's Glued to Games.

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    3. Jesse Schell
      6 weeks ago
      jesseschell

      I'm a French student and I intend to enter a game design school. What do you think of these schools ? Also, in The Art of Game Design, you wrote that there's no unified theory of game design but could we say that you proposed one with your book finally ?

      asked by paultaine

      I don't know any good undergraduate game design schools, at present. I believe in getting a more traditional undergrad education, and minoring in game design.

      Do you think my book proposed a unified theory of game design? I don't really see it that way. I just collected a lot of ideas in one basket, and tried to organize them a little.

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    4. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      My teacher heard about Schell Games on the radio the other day, and thought you guys would be perfect for this project I'm doing. I was just wondering if I could set up an interview with you or someone you work with. I would really appreciate it!

      asked by MickalaStaley

      Just send me an email -- jesse@schellgames.com with details of what you need, and I'll see if we can help.

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    5. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      I developed "SouthSide Zombies", an iOS game to help businesses stimulate sales and need to know how I can entice businesses to use point-generating games? http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id449462825?mt-8 Phil Sauter, pmsauter@gmail.com, 412.478.612

      asked by pmsauter

      You just have to convince them that the time spent being a part of your game will save them money. If you can't convince them of that, you'll have a hard time.

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    6. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Hi Mr. Jesse, loved your book 'The Art of Game Design'! Thought I'll ask you; if you had a location-based adventure game idea but no experience whatsoever plus a possible govt funding for research; what would be your most practical step to do next? - Kay

      asked by Ka1T0

      I'd find a partner who can help you build the game. There are lots of starving game developers in the world!

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    7. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      I just finished reading Chapter twelve of your book for school, but I've been kept awake tossing and turning because I want to solve the puzzle on page 212. (The weird letters as numbers one). Do you know where I could find a solution or at least a hint?

      asked by MaQuat

      Would you believe I had the answer, but I lost it! I guess I need to solve the puzzle again, too!

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    8. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      What undergrad degree best serves a game designer? Cilla Williams, Delavan, IL

      asked by cilla58

      Whatever degree they are most passionate about.

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    9. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Hi! I loved your TED Talk "when games invade real life". I am giving a sermon in November at my church, and am interested in exploring what implications gamification may have for faith/theology. I would love to have a conversation with you. Thanks!

      asked by amustoe

      Sorry I'm late -- I wasn't getting my formspring notifications! Please feel free to email me at jesse@schellgames.com

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    10. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Hi Mr. Schell, I have a new idea for a game. How do I protect intellectual property like this without the money for an attorney? If it's protected, how can your business prosper this idea? Thank You, Lee

      asked by creativelady

      Most people who are able to make games have too many ideas to bother stealing them. The thing to worry about is how you will get the game made, distributed, and marketed.

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    11. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Hey there Schell, Do you think working in a gaming company as a designer has more scope than having a college degree in the game design in any good university ?

      asked by anupxxxbmw

      More scope? I don't know what that means.

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    12. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Do you see yourself in Malmö Sweden this November 10th? Do you see yourself giving a keynote, illuminating and and inspiring bright Scandinavian minds and tribes of Norwegian hackers? i dreamt that you did. kathy.compton@oredev.org.

      asked by kathydecompton

      Wish I could have been there!

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    13. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Will you be writing another book about game design?

      asked by SentientChair

      I'm thinking about it. I'm also working on a 2nd edition for my first book.

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    14. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Do you know of any already released game that teaches (or tries to explore) the many aspects of "deductive reasoning" to general audience?

      asked by warrenEBB

      Clue is a good example, I think. So are Black Box and Master Mind. As for digital games -- I can't name any. And as for more formal "teaching" games, I don't know any.

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    15. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      I am a Korean game developer which has many curiosities about gamification and serious game. because I would like to make a good game.Can you recommend some kind of books which related to Gamification and Serious game design. (I already read your book!)

      asked by wonkyuchoi

      No, I don't know any good books on the topic as of yet. Jane McGonigal's book is very inspirational, though, and it might give you some good ideas.

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    16. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      If I study really hard you book, and develop a game based on your teachings. How do you recommend me to put my new habilities in a resumé?

      asked by radiocapital

      If you made a game, that's what you should describe on your resume. Anyone can publish games on their own now, so it is easy for you to have a published game on your resume!

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    17. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Have you played Spiral Knights from Three Rings? If not, it's 100% worth a try. I'm interested in your thoughts on the game's integration of micro-transactions. Look me up as Oloh. Don Shelkey, Pittsburgh gamer connoisseur. dshelkey@morganlewis.co

      asked by shelkey

      I'll check it out -- thanks!

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    18. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Right now, there's no valid framework on developing gamification. 1) Is there? 2) It doesn’t exist not only because it’s a new trend so there’s no one w/ deep knowledge but it is inherently difficult, in fact even than developing pure games, Agree?

      asked by MuddiGreen

      It is the same framework as developing games, and equally as difficult.

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    19. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      Do u have writing on valid framework on gamification–i.e Elements necessary to successfully apply game-like dynamic to non-gaming area. Too many unqualified individuals making noise w/ unrealistic claims. You're one of few experts who has a worthwhile s

      asked by MuddiGreen

      Check out my book, "The Art of Game Design." You also might check out some of my gamification talks, such as the one I recently did at Google.

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    20. Jesse Schell
      3 months ago
      jesseschell

      What do you think of IBM's computer Watson who understand natural language and speak it as well? Has this addressed the issue of voice recognition in computers/games you have raised in the past?

      asked by MuddiGreen

      Nope -- not good enough yet.

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