NPCs
NPCs are one of the biggest parts in most of the video games out there so its important to know how to write and create them.
Delve into the world of non-player characters! Discuss their creation, development, and role in games. Share tips, techniques, and stories about bringing NPCs to life. From simple villagers to complex companions, this is the place to explore the art of NPC design.
No matter if the NPC is good or bad, young or old, it is important to make compelling characters that players can remember. Because they shape the world just as much as any of the buildings and vegetation in it do. After all… What would a world be without people living in?
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Buried Alive: Startling Truth About The Atari Video Game Burial
The early 1980s marked a pivotal moment in the history of entertainment. During that time video games transitioned from arcade sensations to home console staples. The Atari 2600, with its simple yet addictive gameplay… Became a household name, propelling the industry into an era of unprecedented growth. Titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong… Read More…
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AI As A Tool: How To Speed Up Your Process As A Concept Artist Using AI
AI has risen through the ranks over the last years and while there are many contradictions around AI art and the ethical dilemma behind it… We artists need to come to terms with the fact that it’s going to stay around in one way or another. So, instead of avoiding it we should embrace it… Read More…
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Characters & Creatures: How To Tell The Difference
It might sound kind of obvious that characters and creatures are different from each other but sometimes… It’s not that easy to tell. Back in university my colleagues and I had a rather interesting discussion once. When are you able to call something a character or a creature? Your surprise, some of us had rather… Read More…
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Quest 101: How To Make Quests For Video Games Fun
I think almost everyone knows how it feels if quests suddenly turn into chores. Go there, get this, do that, repeat. It’s a recurring problem where games seem to just copy-paste their quests in order to fill the world instead of creating captivating quests for their players. Of course they give them a new and… Read More…
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Mission Accomplished: Important Types Of Quests In Games
Every game has a goal and you achieve a lot of them through various quests. As a game designer, it’s important to know the differences. After all, it’s your job to balance them and to fill the world with valuable content. Every quest has its own purpose and should be treated as such. We’re going… Read More…
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Between Goals & Rewards: How To Write Quests For Games
Quests. Quests are what drive us through a game. They are everywhere. Hardly any game, especially story-heavy ones like RPGs, can live without them. They can have all kinds of different functions. From simply progressing through the main story to gifting the player valuable items that would make his life easier… They can even have… Read More…
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The Day Before Disaster – A Game Studios Worst Nightmare
‘The Day Before’ was the most wish-listed game in 2023 on Steam. People all around the world were looking forward to the early access of the supposed ‘Day Z’ destroyer. After all, it sounded very promising: A post-apocalyptic open-world MMORPG. It was supposed to blow our minds with its stunning graphics and zombie hordes rushing… Read More…
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From Game To Movie – The Success Of Five Nights At Freddy’s
“Five Nights at Freddy’s”, FNAF for short, is a popular internet phenomenon. It started in 2014 when Scott Cawthon released the first part of a whole series of horror games about creepy animatronics. Big shot Youtubers like PewDiePie & Markiplier contributed a lot to the huge success of Five Nights at Freddy’s… But there is… Read More…
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Cities Skylines 2 – Huge Performance Issues & Disappointed Fans
‘Cities Skylines’ is one of the best city building simulations in the past decade. No wonder that everyone who played the first game was looking forward to the second addition to the successful franchise. On 24th October 2023 it finally got released in various shops and the fans were eager to buy it. But even… Read More…
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When Stories Come To Life – How To Write A Video Game Script
Every game has its story no matter how abstract it is. In games like ‘The Witcher’, ‘Red Dead Redemption’ or ‘The Last of Us’ it might be obvious. Even games like ‘Chess’ have their own story to it. You fight against an enemy kingdom to bring the king down while also protecting your own in… Read More…