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The Forgotten City (2021) revisited

Radiator Blog

The game plays with this a little: there's a treasure door that opens only during the fail state. (A A hostile NPC statue wakes up, which means you can lure it away from the door.) And as the Vestal, she administers the local election, and in this ancient Roman city only the male NPC citizens are allowed to vote.

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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge. It would feel terrible.

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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production

iXie gaming

Predicting the outcomes of complicated gaming systems is one area where AI is having a significant effect. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully. Generating Game Content Every video game features countless unique models, animations, sounds, graphics, and more.

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

CG Spectrum

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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The three most important qualities in an RPG

Keith Burgun

So what we end up with, over time, is a “tradition”, or traditions within a blanket term like “RPG” There are so-called “ARPGs” like Diablo, JRPGs like Final Fantasy, CRPGs like Ultima, tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem, and so on. Over the years, I have loved games in all of these categories.

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Sandbox vs themepark

Raph Koster

Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. So simulationism was born as a way to make fantasy worlds richer, more immersive… in a sense, to “make the ride better.” So is FFXIV.

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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

When we talk about MMO, many may relegate this game category to “old-school” or “niche.” Only MMO like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 are still generally recognized by western gamers. Weapon and armor design in Lost Ark is often extremely exaggerated and luxurious. It can be seen from the hodge-podge of scene design.