Some Bits: Nelson's Linkblog1d ago
CRPG Romance: Details of how a video game developer creates good romance stories in RPG games
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1184370/announcements/detail/521995920023224640
#romance #writing #games #crpg #rpg #+
Steam :: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition :: Owlcat Dev Kitchen – How do We Write Romance

What do people love most about CRPGs? Many people would name various roleplay opportunities and choices. Others love character-building or tactical battles. But for most people, a stand-out feature is the opportunity to build romantic relationships. People love vibrant, lively characters: getting to know them, shipping, and making headcanons. In general, people enjoy playing this game of love. As a CRPG developer, we put a lot of effort into the narrative side of the game. But how is it made?

мальчик-гей2d ago

I want to play #crpg but I don’t want to micromanage 6+ characters…

#videogames

⚓💾 Tueddelmors 💾⚓2d ago

Kleines Reminder: In Baldur's Gate 3 könnt ihr Astarion im ersten Akt einfach sterben lassen und dann weiterspielen, als wäre nichts gewesen. Das Spiel urteilt nicht. Ich schon. 😤

Aber im Ernst – die Freiheit, komplette Whoopsies zu machen und trotzdem eine kohärente Geschichte zu erleben, ist eigentlich Larian's größtes Designwunder.

#BaldursGate3 #Gaming #CRPG #Astarion

Peter M.J. Gross2d ago

Over at CRPG Addict, a game from the '90s raises some relevant questions for present-day designers.

https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2026/03/star-trail-plunder-and-lightning.html

#GameDev #CRPG #VideoGames

Show threadThomas Leroy 🍣🐈‍⬛4d ago

Done! 🛡️ ✨

Actually, I was missing the shield to complete the Valor set.

I might stop here (even though I really want to play Grimrock 2 too!)

🧵 3/

#LegendOfGrimrock #DungeonCrawler #CRPG #RPG #DungeonMaster

Show threadThomas Leroy 🍣🐈‍⬛4d ago

And the Dismantler sword is now mine! ⚡️

I also got the last piece missing from the Valor set: the helmet.

One last challenge to complete... (I can't remember if I did this in my first playthrough)

🧵 2/

#LegendOfGrimrock #DungeonCrawler #CRPG #RPG #DungeonMaster

Thomas Leroy 🍣🐈‍⬛4d ago

Legend of Grimrock finished! ⚔️ ✨

I was really close to the end the first time I played it.

I loved it 🖤 I'm still playing it a bit to uncover some secrets.

#LegendOfGrimrock #DungeonCrawler #CRPG #RPG #DungeonMaster

Thomas Leroy 🍣🐈‍⬛5d ago

So, based on the achievement I just unlocked, this is the first time I've made it to this area 😈

#LegendOfGrimrock #DungeonCrawler #CRPG #RPG #DungeonMaster

Jack Graham5d ago

I don't understand the hate for turn-based CRPGs.

RTT ain't relaxing for me.

Anyway, I'm thrilled that Dark Heresy will be turn-based like RT and the unfairly maligned Mechanicus. Give me something to do when I finish Rogue Trader.

#crpg #turnbased #wh40k

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The Bard’s Tale Diaries
Have you ever wondered what the appeal of a rock-hard, old-school, Wizardry-style, first-person, overly-hyphenated classic CRPG is?

The original Bard's Tale, not the PS2 action RPG reboot, and not the more-recent continuation either, created by Michael Cranford, is not as harsh as Wizardry, but is still a tough game,
https://setsideb.com/the-bards-tale-diaries/
#retro #bardstale #blobber #crpg #electronicarts #Interplay #MichaelCranford #retro #Wizardrylikes

The Bard's Tale Diaries

Have you ever wondered what the appeal of a rock-hard, old-school, Wizardry-style, first-person, overly-hyphenated classic CRPG is? The original Bard's Tale,

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