{"id":13605,"date":"2024-10-18T19:19:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T23:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sceneri.com\/?post_type=sceneri-mini-docs&p=13605"},"modified":"2024-11-01T02:06:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T06:06:04","slug":"how-to-create-a-hazard","status":"publish","type":"sceneri-mini-docs","link":"https:\/\/www.sceneri.com\/sceneri-mini-docs\/introduction\/how-to-create-a-hazard\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Hazard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h3>\n

Hazards are one of the most basic elements of game design as obstacles that players must avoid or overcome. The careful balancing of hazards can create a sense of challenge and excitement for players, as they must carefully navigate the environment while also keeping an eye out for valuable items.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hazards in Gaming<\/h3>\n

Hazards can be used to create a variety of different game experiences. For example, a platformer might use hazards to create challenging obstacle courses, while a role-playing game might use hazards to encourage skill progression and overcome an obstacle. The possibilities are endless, and the best way to use hazards is to experiment and find what works best for your game.<\/p>\n

Here are some additional tips for using hazards in game design:<\/p>\n

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  • Bottomless Pits<\/strong>: a classic hazard in video games. They can be used to create a sense of danger and suspense, or to simply provide a way to kill the player.<\/li>\n
  • Water<\/strong>: a dangerous hazard in video games. It can drown the player, or it can be used to transport the player to different areas of the game world.<\/li>\n
  • Spikes<\/strong>: another classic hazard in video games. They can be used to kill the player instantly, or they can be used to create puzzles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Let’s explore how to add some hazards into our own scenes now that we have some historical perspective<\/p>\n<\/div>

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