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. 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. It’s generic.

Sandbox 59

Sandbox Simulation Content Scripting 59

Game Global

JUNE 28, 2021

It may look easy when we receive a project and the developers provide us with a rich localization kit full of design documents, scripts, explanations, and possibly an early version of the game itself. So wear that top hat and be prepared to solve some puzzles! CAT tools (meow?) are your best friends.

Localization 52

Localization Games Point and Click Communications 52

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). Environment designer - Environment designers are 2D world builders working from a design brief or script to bring an imaginary or realistic universe to life.

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

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.

Fighting 264

Fighting NPC Mechanics Build 264

Grumpy Gamer

NOVEMBER 26, 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).

Fighting 130

Fighting NPC Mechanics Build 130

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.

Fighting 130

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 130