Introduction to Game Systems Design

Acknowledgments

First, I must thank my wife, Melanie Gazaway, who stood by me while I lived this, encouraged me to write it down, and helped me find all my worst typos before I sent in the book for review. Next, I want to thank my children, Mazzy and Jack, who had to put up with an awful lot while I was working in the game industry. From late nights at the office to missed vacations, I was not always able to be there for them when I wanted, but they never made me feel bad about it.

Next, I want to thank my parents, Armen and Michael Gazaway, who raised me as a gamer nerd. I certainly would not be where I am today without them. Michael was my dad and first dungeon master. He was the first person I knew who designed and modified games. He taught ...