Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. The scripting on WoC made for better combat too, because you weren’t stuck with just the built-in combat AI for your enemies.

Sandbox 64

Sandbox Simulation Content Scripting 64

Played with Fire

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Astronomical observatory simulator, manipulating telescope POV, rotating planets on lens display like dioramas or puzzle boxes, relaxing, immersive 360 experience in space, UX pillars: precision, real-time, comfortable distances, avoiding locomotion sickness. . ✓ Poses & Suggestive shapes / animations (hand & object).

UX 52

UX Puzzle Animation Animation 52

Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Instead there's cutscenes without animation, scripted conversations without choreography, and readables you rarely read because the game never pauses. All the dynamic cutscenes and dialogue sequences relied on 4 player characters all bantering amongst each other like in Buffy or something.

Studios 98

Studios Co-op Open World Cutscenes 98

Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

where the main drawback is you're still vulnerable during the 2 second execution animation. During this time, mission selection is restricted and progression is heavily scripted / controlled. This ties into a common complaint: the melee weapon machete is very powerful, like a 1-3 hit kill (maybe 10-15 hits against a boss?)

Fighting 52

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 52