# Getting Started

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## [\[Start Here\] Welcome and instructions 👋](https://community.writing-games.org/t/start-here-welcome-and-instructions/26)

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**Author:** [@Andruid](https://community.writing-games.org/u/Andruid)\
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Welcome! You’re in the Getting Started area for the book Designing Games: A Guide to Engineering Experiences by Tynan Sylvester. It’s a place where you can ask general questions and get help if you’re stuck. Anyone who…

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## [About the book and how to get it](https://community.writing-games.org/t/about-the-book-and-how-to-get-it/25)

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**Author:** [@Andruid](https://community.writing-games.org/u/Andruid)\
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The book we’re reading is Designing Games: A Guide to Engineering Experiences by Tynan Sylvester. Synopsis on Goodreads: Ready to give your design skills a real boost? This eye-opening book helps you explore the desig…

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## [What are you hoping to get out of this book?](https://community.writing-games.org/t/what-are-you-hoping-to-get-out-of-this-book/28)

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**Author:** [@Andruid](https://community.writing-games.org/u/Andruid)\
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Introduce yourself! Is this your first time joining a book club or reading this particular book? Without getting into any spoilers, what are you hoping to learn or discuss?

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## [Got the book, or it's on the way?](https://community.writing-games.org/t/got-the-book-or-its-on-the-way/70)

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**Author:** [@Andruid](https://community.writing-games.org/u/Andruid)\
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Reply here if you’ve got the book or when it’s on the way! And if you don’t mind sharing – where’d you order from, and would you recommend the same to others?