The Lens of Virtual Interface

Designing a virtual interface can be very tricky. Ask these questions to make sure that your virtual interface is enhancing players experience as much as possible:

• What information does a player need that isn't obvious just by looking at the game world?
• When does the player need this information?
• How can this information be delivered to the player in a way that wont interface with the players interactions with the game world?
• Are there elements of the game world that are easier using a virtual interface (like a popup menu) than direct interaction?
• What kind of virtual interface is best suited to my physical interface?