Grumpy Gamer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Travel around gathering ingredients (which didn't feel tedious as you needed to Island-hop for other story & puzzle reasons) then cast spells that advance the story. Helping a NPC gets you a pet/sidekick [link] may I chime in? Funny, and builds NPC character (which they don't do much with after). Witcher 3 - Practicum quest.
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. 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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Radiator Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2022
There's a Portal-like moment where you escape the puzzle. Gradually all these advancements and upgrades add up to a NPC-driven town that can maintain and feed itself automatically. I imagine the Bogostian critique here is "why not just make a damn movie", but the sense of discovery with the interface and systems is important here.
Game Global
JUNE 28, 2021
So wear that top hat and be prepared to solve some puzzles! You had a brilliant idea for that NPC or weapon name that you are very proud of? Possible solutions include brainstorming with colleagues, or if not possible, hope for the best and toss the ball to your LQA friends. CAT tools (meow?) are your best friends.
Astral Clock Tower Studios
MARCH 20, 2021
This week, Cass continued chipping away at the base model for the Cathedral, adding a secret attic area that will house an important NPC you'll will meet along your journey. Stay tuned to hear more about the Cathedral and the mysterious attic NPC in future social posts and development blogs! link] Sound Design.
Astral Clock Tower Studios
AUGUST 31, 2021
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.
Raph Koster
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. Highly narrative, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling. Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. Why did something like that come to be? This, in fact, was what my signature design style was.
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