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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

NOT telekinesis, only works on NPCs / PvP) Havoc (temporary shield / damage buff), very useful for people who keep dying (i.e. and I think this balance tuning is intentional. me) or PvP buff but conceptually rather boring Aether (cloak + invisible to laser sensors, attacks cancel it, can be upgraded to only consume mana while moving).

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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production

iXie gaming

While integrating AI in game production offers unparalleled possibilities, it raises ethical considerations and questions about the balance between human creativity and algorithmic assistance. AI Dungeon 2 is a well-known example of such a program, a text-based fantasy simulation.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #20

Astral Clock Tower Studios

The event kicks off August 10th and runs through the 16th (that's an entire week of bashin' on baddies and getting immersed in the fantasy world of Ailur). Speaking of sprinting, Will found a better way to balance our sprinting/dodging control that uses the same button.

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

Creature animator - Breathing life into real-life and fantasy creatures, creature animators add nuance and personality through movements, gestures, facial expressions, and how the creature interacts (and reacts) with its environment and other characters/creatures. to evoke empathy in the audience or player. What does a game designer do?

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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

Only MMO like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 are still generally recognized by western gamers. Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. When we talk about MMO, many may relegate this game category to “old-school” or “niche.” The rough cutscene).

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Zugzwang as a pole dance upward unto heaven

Radiator Blog

For balance purposes, I limit the number of voyeurs in the maze, otherwise it can enter a deadlock where there's only voyeurs but no one for them to watch. Some players may try to guess an NPC's sexual mood based on stereotypes like muscular tops, skinny submissive twink bottoms, etc.

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