Beyond the Polygons
Because it takes more than shiny graphics to make a work of art...
Welcome to Beyond the Polygons. This site will feature discussions on the aspects of Video Games that are often overshadowed by the lure of "Next-Gen graphics" and photo-realistic imagery.
Recent News
Sunday, June 8th
*New Design Article: Breaking the Game, part 2 by Eric Miller
Part 2 of 2: An Analytical Look at Common Sources of Video Game Imbalance. (related games: Diablo II, Escape Velocity: Nova)
Wednesday, February 13th
*New Design Article: Calamitas Incendias Maximus by Eric Miller
Calamitas Incendias Maximus is a game that I created along with three other students here at UCI. Yes, on occasion I actually apply what I've learned.Monday, January 7th
*New Design Article: Breaking the Game, part 1 by Eric Miller
Part 1 of 2: An Analytical Look at Common Sources of Video Game Imbalance. (related games: Halo)
Monday, December 31st
*New Concept Article: The Second War of the Shifting Sands by Eric Miller
A Subtractive World Event for World of Warcraft. (related games: World of Warcraft)
Monday, December 24th
*New Design Article: Persistent Storytelling by Eric Miller
Examining the flaws inherent in telling a story in a Persistent World (MMO) setting. (related games: World of Warcraft)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Unless otherwise noted, all content © 2007-8 Eric Miller.