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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

Only MMO like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 are still generally recognized by western gamers. This is primarily because the Korean art team does not have the same historical and cultural burden as European and American teams shoulder when designing western fantasy elements. The rough cutscene). The grand scene).

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Sandbox vs themepark

Raph Koster

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.” Breadcrumbs, dialogue trees, cutscenes, progression paths. So is FFXIV.

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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

NOT telekinesis, only works on NPCs / PvP) Havoc (temporary shield / damage buff), very useful for people who keep dying (i.e. where the main drawback is you're still vulnerable during the 2 second execution animation. Very streamlined, much faster, low stakes, and often just setting up the inevitable ensuing gunfight.