Movies can unfold a 3-act structure over a few hours. That structure needs to be adapted and stretched out to last for an entire game:

https://gamedesignskills.com/game-design/three-act-structure/

#GameDesign #NarrativeDesign #GameDev

RE: https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/116285290986207759

Don’t threaten me with a good time.

This happened and no one told me:

https://racketmn.com/we-went-for-the-wings-a-visit-to-the-mall-of-america-hooters-during-its-final-days

Permadeath and Fire Emblem (why nobody does it that way):

“every time I ever lost a unit in Fire Emblem, it was because I blundered. I did something stupid that resulted in their death. And, personally, having to live with the consequences of your own stupidity is one of the more painful regrets to carry.”

https://knightattheopera.blogspot.com/2026/03/thinking-about-permadeath-in-fire-emblem.html