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RPG Developer Prioritizes Sidequests, Ballooning Game Word Count

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A game developer is prioritizing sidequests in their upcoming RPG, leading to a significant increase in the game's overall word count. This focus on side stories is a core part of their design philosophy for the game. AI

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RPG Developer Prioritizes Sidequests, Ballooning Game Word Count

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 'Sidequests are almost my reason for doing videogames in the first place:' The dev behind one of the coolest upcoming RPGs says its word count is ballooning b

    🎮 'Sidequests are almost my reason for doing videogames in the first place:' The dev behind one of the coolest upcoming RPGs says its word count is ballooning because they just love side stories so much You won't see me complaining 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://w…

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/sidequests-are-almost-my-re…

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