8 Common Problems with Level Layouts / Blockouts

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Too big
00:49 - Too symmetrical
01:42 - Too flat
02:08 - Too open
03:45 - Too linear
04:27 - Too samey
04:54 - Too generic
05:29 - Desperate begging

This video is part of my Talking About Level Design video series, which I've collected into this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbBhMQ8qnVWPV2XqMt3m57zQKXp-V2jS9

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