CDT

Core Traits

CDT defines a game as "what players feel, and what they remember". They place rules and content along the emotional line, and control experience density through scenes and pacing.
They know the same system becomes a different game depending on order, context, and the timing of feedback, and they design that difference intentionally. In short, CDT is strongest when they define message and emotional arc first and then deliver controlled immersion through scene craft and pacing.

From a psychology angle, the Peak-End Rule helps explain why players remember experiences by the most intense moment and the ending, not the average. CDT translates that into pacing: deciding where to build tension, where to release, and what to make the climax.
That's why CDT can turn the same content into something far more memorable.

In practice, CDT isn't blind to budget and schedule risk. They judge less by "is the presentation too much" and more by "does it achieve the goal".
They cut unnecessary flash, but they push the full mix of scenes, UI, sound, and animation that is required to hit the emotional target (tension, release, guilt, achievement, fear, tenderness). Teams with CDT often see scattered features bind into a single experience, and players are more likely to say why they played the game.

Core Values

Team Chemistry

• When working with Emotional Director (CDT), first align on the emotional goal, then jointly define technical/UX standards that keep it from breaking.
• With Feel Artist (CET), it's a best-in-class pairing: Emotional Director (CDT) designs the emotional arc, and Feel Artist (CET) turns it into real play by tuning input-feedback and removing friction.
• With Rule Conductor (SDT)/System Alchemist (SDM), there may be early clashes, but once Rule Conductor (SDT)'s baseline (judgments/exceptions) and System Alchemist (SDM)'s guardrails are in place, presentation can expand much more safely.