Do Leading Lines work? A level design perspective

[@roofkat]

I enjoy how short & to the point you kept it, nicely done Tim :)

[@timdoesleveldesign]

Thanks! Any topic you'd hope to see covered in the future?

[@Baptross]

Pretty cool. This is very useful (and utilized) when the player character is being chased so the player knows exactly where to go while keeping the sense of urgency.

[@timdoesleveldesign]

Thanks! Yeah, there are multiple techniques used for this purpose. I'm currently making a video on Breadcrumbing and may do some on other signposting techniques further down the line :)

[@MadFatRedRat]

Great! can`t wait next vid ))

[@timdoesleveldesign]

My aim at the moment is to upload at least 1 new vid every two weeks on Friday morning, so stay tuned! 😊

[@eliasrautiainen1480]

Great video, easy to follow.

[@timdoesleveldesign]

Kiitos Elias :)

[@julienfrisson9372]

And if the player decides not to follow the guidelines in an open world what to do?

[@timdoesleveldesign]

Any good open world game is built around freedom of exploration and should facilitate players wandering off trail :) Though we can use additional techniques like signposting, breadcrumbing and landmarks to help the player find their way around more easily. Leading lines should be used in particular cases where you have some control over the composition and can help support and improve your levels, but I don't recommend completely relying on them to guide your player!

[@julienfrisson9372]

@@timdoesleveldesign Ok, I take note, thank you very much for this precious answer! ;)

[@julienfrisson9372]

@@timdoesleveldesign Second question what is the breadcrumb trail?

[@timdoesleveldesign]

@@julienfrisson9372 No problem! Breadcrumbs are visual and/or gameplay elements we use to establish a path or direction for the player. I actually have a video on breadcrumbing on this channel if you'd like to learn more!

[@julienfrisson9372]

@@timdoesleveldesign Ok, thanks you ! ;)

[@ORANOID]

Good video.

[@attben]

Great content as always.

[@retrodubious]

Amaaaaazing

[@timdoesleveldesign]

@@retrodubious Hahaha. Thanks guys xD