Sandbox vs themepark
Raph Koster
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. This, in fact, was what my signature design style was. Highly narrative, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling. Enter “simulationism.”
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