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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. none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth.

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Sandbox vs themepark

Raph Koster

It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. And that meant you had to be a programmer who knew how to code C on a Unix machine to add any new behavior to the system. Some of this was used to just add nicer NPCs, with conversations, reactions to the environment, etc.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #31

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Becoming a Kristala Patron also means you'll unlock a special, secret code that'll gain you tons of bonus entries for our upcoming PS5 giveaway! Here's a look at Neil's initial concept, followed by Amanda's revised version that really captures the true essence of this beautiful memorial NPC. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #32

Astral Clock Tower Studios

There's a specific role the damaged piece plays in the Kristala demo's core storyline, and it coincides with an NPC we've been keeping under wraps up until this point. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. You'll notice that the amulet in the second concept below includes both an intact and broken version.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #35

Astral Clock Tower Studios

link] [link] With Ricardo busy wranglin' spiders, Programmer Federico continued working through his growing to-do list as he further familiarizes himself with Kristala's code and standards. They were instead created by a special NPC for a specific purpose. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle.

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

CG Spectrum

They are also responsible for implementing NPC (non-player character) movement, performances, and behaviors, which are controlled by AI (artificial intelligence). They turn the vision of game designers into a functional reality, writing the code that governs how a game behaves.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #34

Astral Clock Tower Studios

It's home to a special NPC we haven't revealed yet too.one who plays a very important role in Kristala's core storyline. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. This area—which you'll need a special key hidden somewhere in Dalamase to open—is one of the only level areas in the vertical slice that is free from enemies.

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