Redefining RPG Conversations (Part 1)
When a player chooses a play style in a game, he is presented with a multitude of options. A “fighter” can use many weapons, parry, dodge, and use potions or magic scrolls. A “thief” can usually sneak...
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Open-world games like Skyrim or GTA create increasingly complex environments to explore. Whether an evil dual-wielding barbarian or Russian heartbroken thug, the gamer’s playstyle is often...
View ArticleGame Items as Character Building and Resource Management
An analysis of how various games use “tool” items to customize the player character and manage resources. I wrote it as guest post on the GamingPoint.org site – go read it now! Game Items as Character...
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