Played with Fire

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Astronomical observatory simulator, manipulating telescope POV, rotating planets on lens display like dioramas or puzzle boxes, relaxing, immersive 360 experience in space, UX pillars: precision, real-time, comfortable distances, avoiding locomotion sickness. A reliable system of interaction for puzzle mechanics. Not necessarily!

UX 52

UX Puzzle Animation Animation 52

Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

So… DikuMUDs started to add scripting systems , which were generally much more limited than the ones on LPMuds, but fit better with the whole “fill out some rows in a form to add content” development model. The scripting on WoC made for better combat too, because you weren’t stuck with just the built-in combat AI for your enemies.

Sandbox 59

Sandbox Simulation Content Scripting 59

Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

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. During this time, mission selection is restricted and progression is heavily scripted / controlled. TUTORIAL The tutorial happens across 3 in-game loops.

Fighting 130

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 130