After 5 seconds of thinking about this topic, I already had the answer in my head, but why not spend 5 minutes of time to find out the comprehensive answer to this question?

I invite you to read a short article with my comments based on my experience as a game designer who actively uses artificial intelligence.

I will immediately say an axiom that should be remembered and always taken into account - AI is not always right, so no one has canceled critical thinking (just keep it in your head). Personally, I have developed an interesting practice for myself - first you need to ask yourself, and after the answer is formed, you can ask the artificial intelligence. Thanks to such an algorithm, you will not just get an answer, but you will constantly learn new things.

Okay. A little spoiler - my personal answer is “No, it never replaces”. That would be the end of this post, but the process would be more interesting than the answer to the question. Once you understand why artificial intelligence can't replace game designers, you'll probably also understand why AI can't replace your job, even if you're not a game designer.

So how do we find out? Let's just start by asking the AI, and ChatGPT-4 will help us with that.

What need know good game designer?

ChatGPT said:

Becoming a good game designer requires a mix of creative, technical, and interpersonal skills. Here's a breakdown of what you should know:

1. Core Game Design Principles

• Player Experience: Understand what makes games fun and engaging. Focus on pacing, challenge, rewards, and player motivation.
• Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics (MDA): Learn how game mechanics interact with player emotions and behavior.
• Balance and Progression: Ensure the game is fair and challenging across difficulty levels and that progress feels rewarding.
• Game Loops: Design core, meta, and long-term loops to keep players engaged.