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Re:Level Editing Off the Beaten Path by Macuyiko on Tuesday May 12, 2015 @05:14AM (#9530399)
Well written, but as others have mentioned, this technique is almost as old and well-known as game development itself.

However, it's still pretty cool and refreshing to use. See e.g. Notch' Ludum Dare streams where he makes his levels in Paint.net: http://www.twitch.tv/notch/b/293084461 about 3:23:00 in.

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Re:Level Editing Off the Beaten Path by mminer on Tuesday May 12, 2015 @12:28PM (#9532879)
Agreed, with all the complexity that game development entails, it's liberating to use a technique that's so "lo-fi". Interesting seeing Notch put his levels together. The speed at which he moves from Paint to running level is something to aspire to. Our workflow was fast, but not that fast.
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