Intro

“Skill Tree” mechanics is one of the great inventions in game history.

It is also one of the very few mechanics blends the characters of simple, powerful, and beneficial to both the player and designer.

From a designer perspective, “Skill Tree” not only provides detailed and progressive explanations of the game, but also brings numerous possibilities to customize gameplay.
For a player, it enhances engagement, replayability and entertainment of the game.

As Berry stated (2013), “Skill Tree represents familiarity and the unknown, power and progression while pestering you as a designer to come up with new ways of making your game fun.”

But how does “Skill Tree” work its magic? Let’s uncover it together!

(Skill tree from league of legends)

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"Let’s Spec Into Talent Trees: A Primer for Game Designers"Game Development at Tutsplus. Retrieved 27 January  2015