Ask a Game Dev

JUNE 14, 2024

Expertise on visuals like lighting, rendering, shaders, etc. should be directed elsewhere. Likely also locks players off from returning to the previous area.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

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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Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 130

Ask a Game Dev

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, doing this for one to eight players (or, as it stands now in WoW anywhere from 10 to 30) means eight balancing passes for every encounter. while others like specific attacks and cooldowns often require more careful balancing. That's far too much work to do in any reasonable amount of time.

Fighting 52

Fighting NPC Balance Mechanics 52

Game Errors

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

To fix the low FPS issue in Like a Dragon Gaiden, ensure that your drivers are up-to-date and that your hardware meets the system requirements of the game, then explore in-game graphics settings to find the optimal balance between performance and visuals. Wait for the process to complete, then relaunch the game.

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FPS Graphics NPC Ray Tracing 52

The Bottom Feeder

MAY 11, 2022

Balancing One Game Is Hard. Balancing Two Games At a Time Is Impossible Allegedly, Elden Ring doesn't have different difficulty levels. Either NPC characters, ghost monsters, or actual human players. In Elden Ring, this is very difficult, because the encounters are balanced to be tough when you have a friend.

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Balance Fighting Art Software 52

iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

While integrating AI in game production offers unparalleled possibilities, it raises ethical considerations and questions about the balance between human creativity and algorithmic assistance. Therefore, these characters are always monitoring user gameplay data and reacting appropriately to increase the fun and challenge of games.

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AI Art Simulation Games 52

Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

[link] It's been awhile since we've unveiled a new character in Kristala.which is why we're super pumped to share the progress our 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has made on the Nisargan forest nymph NPC we've got in the works. Speaking of sprinting, Will found a better way to balance our sprinting/dodging control that uses the same button.

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Dev Clipping Texture Concepts 52

Grid Sage Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Some items can also be transformed through external means, such as being cooked, coated, rusted, or upgraded by NPC services (one of the main uses for gold). Other types of NPCs can modify or convert other types of items. A TGGW inventory/equipment list. A TGGW enchanter offering their services.

Data 52

Data Terrain Balance Mechanics 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Every time you complete the Dungeon, you can do it again right away, but the NPC Opponent goes up by one level, so it becomes more and more difficult each time. Going to a single currency is dangerous, but they seem to have the right balance and it creates compelling reasons to buy the offers.

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Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Games 113

CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

They are also responsible for implementing NPC (non-player character) movement, performances, and behaviors, which are controlled by AI (artificial intelligence). Some game designers focus on combat balance, using spreadsheets and simulations to provide challenges without impossibility. What does a game designer do?

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Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every time you complete the Dungeon, you can do it again right away, but the NPC Opponent goes up by one level, so it becomes more and more difficult each time. Going to a single currency is dangerous, but they seem to have the right balance and it creates compelling reasons to buy the offers.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Games 52

Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Balancing the weight of each system was difficult. In this situation, the NPC knows what you're here for and he wants it too, even if you kinda hate each other. Because the dialogue happens at the same time as the walking, I felt I had to keep the other game systems relatively simple too or else it would feel overwhelming.

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Pixel Film Art Prototyping 130

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 15, 2022

Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. Battle: Simplified skill point system and amazing visual effects The core of the skill system relates to balancing and mechanisms. However, there are not many innovative areas in the core gameplay and UX.

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Cutscenes Art Content Mechanics 52

Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

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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Code Educational Education Prototyping 100