The Art of Computer Game Design Quotes

“If you place all of your self-respect eggs in the programming basket, I suggest that you get
out of game design and work in systems programming. Otherwise, write the code and debug it.”
― Chris Crawford, The Art of Computer Game Design

“In this respect,
a story is like a statuette where a game is like a jewel. The statuette’s value arises from the
fineness of detail and intricacy of construction. A jewel, by contrast, has no detail; its faces must
be absolutely smooth. The jewel’s value arises from its ability to refract light into many different
angles. A statuette is meant to be stationary; a jewel is meant to be moved. So too, is a story static
where a game is dynamic.”
― Chris Crawford, The Art of Computer Game Design

“Elitism arises from the intellectual content of art; impact springs from its emotional honesty.”
― Chris Crawford, The Art of Computer Game Design

“The computer game is an art form because it presents its audience with fantasy experiences that stimulate emotion.”
― Chris Crawford, The Art of Computer Game Design