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An Unexpected Game Made Me Realize Why Some D&D Campaigns Fail
All video game RPGs owe a lot to , and my recent experiences playing reminded me of how tabletop campaigns focused on character goals and backstories can be truly great but, at other times, a unique kind of trainwreck. The series pays homage to Square Enix’s niche franchise, with its combination of multiple selectable protagonists and nonlinear gameplay options. is entirely focused on the stories of its individual heroes for the bulk of the game. campaigns can follow this format, but highlights the pitfalls of the approach.
Baldur's Gate 3: Addled Frog Guide (Location, Uses, & Rewards)
Act One of is chock-full of secrets, hidden quests, and hidden rewards; the Addled Frog interaction is one that many players will miss, but defeating it in battle or helping it out could see you rewarded. The frog can only be spoken to if you've got a party member who can cast Speak with Animals, but chatting with it will reveal that its goals align with your own. The frog can be found pretty early on, but despite this, you might be in some trouble if you find yourself in a fight against it.
A Tiny Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Detail Has Deeper Ties To Major Cyberpunk Lore
While most of 's references to the original TTRPG that it's based on are fairly obvious, the game also includes some more obscure references to lore that isn't explored much in the game itself. Along with, though the game has also snuck in some references to other parts of 's alt-history setting that most players might not be familiar with.
Andrew C. Greenberg, co-creator of the influential Wizardry series of RPGs, has died
Andrew C. Greenberg, co-creator of the foundational Wizardry series of RPGs, has died at the age of 67. The news was shared to Facebook by his collaborator on Wizardry, Robert Woodhead, and also to Twitter by developer and game design professor David Mullich.
Dragon Age The Veilguard Gets New Gorgeous Screenshots and New Info from Dev Q&A
BioWare continues to share media and information about the upcoming action RPG Dragon Age The Veilguard. Yesterday, the renowned developer published a few gorgeous new screenshots showcasing the companions' rooms.
15 Best Items For Paladins In Baldur's Gate 3 (& Where To Find Them)
Paladins are the stalwart protectors of the party in , capable of offering healing, tanking, and damage in one package. With such versatility, it's no surprise that paladins have remained the most popular class since 's launch, consistently topping any charts Larian Studios has released. And with paladins able to deal incredible amounts of damage thanks to their smites, finding the right pieces of equipment to boost that is important.
Google is rolling out more election-related safeguards in YouTube, search and AI
As the US speeds toward one of the most consequential elections in its 248-year history, Google is rolling out safeguards to ensure users get reliable information. In addition to the measures it announced late last year, the company said on Friday that it’s adding election-related guardrails to YouTube, Search, Google Play and AI products.