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So how much $ (in general) does it cost to produce a fully animated/rigged, fully voiced 1-3 minute cutscene in a game that’s in ongoing development (something like SWTOR, where they have a lot of prebuilt assets)? Like just a general low range and high range? I’m seeing a lot of people complaining about prioritizing content they want, and don’t know enough about the behind the scenes costs to properly communicate they’re being unrealistic with their complaints.

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that might need to be created for certain specific cutscenes. that might need to be created for certain specific cutscenes. If the cutscene needs new animations we need to bring on an animator to spend time building the new animations needed for the cutscene. needs its own rig), that's time from a rigger to create.

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A day in the life of a narrative designer

Game Global

When you imagine doing this job, is it mostly about crafting amazing cutscenes? What is Narrative Design? Beautiful shots of heartfelt dialogue, with characters saying a great deal by speaking a few carefully chosen words? Do you want to make people laugh at the silly things the game’s troops say if you click on them enough times?

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It Takes Two (Of the Worst People In the World)

The Bottom Feeder

Props to them for trying. It's really sharp and well-observed, and it isn't a cutscene. Oh, many were the obscenities we shouted at the simp that play session. Anyway, at the end of the game, Cody and May have (kind of) reconciled and keep their weird daughter from going full Inside Out and taking the bus into the big city.

Art 52
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Korean indie dev Funnylocks “We made Unstoppable for a global audience”

PreMortem.Games

Set in a New York office building in the 1990’s, the game plays out as a action-filled mini series, including cutscenes that unravel the plot. “To To ensure authenticity, we referenced American dramas, cartoons, and games from that era when designing everything from the characters’ clothing to office props.”

Indy 104
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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

They're small little bottles that blend-in with junk prop set dressing from a distance. And they usually do! Like 2-4 piles per arena. but health pickups aren't big glowing breadcrumb items (unlike shooters today). see screenshot above). TUTORIAL The tutorial happens across 3 in-game loops.