Dynamic Storytelling in The Novelist

In this 2014 GDC session, Orthogonal Games' Kent Hudson chronicles the surprises, course corrections and fundamental shifts that occurred in pursuit of The Novelist's design goals.
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[@2Cerealbox]

It probably says something about this guy as a father that the video game he wrote was a "spending time with your family while balancing work" simulator. I think most people would rather be slaying dragons or running for president or whatever. Still fascinating to listen to how logically and clearly he thought about the systems of his game.

[@JimGiant]

I haven't played the game but I'm so glad you realised the zero sum gain was a bad idea.

[@growlerpig]

in the spirit of this video i am watching it while neglecting my child

[@danielpowell7893]

Thief is legendary. An age of forgotten near perfect games. Game still holds up today. Would recommend everyone to play it

[@mattsponholz8350]

That water bottle is so... small...
ALSO. SUPER interesting talk! Very thoughtfully and systematically dynamic.

[@izstrella]

Ahaha, I looked up and he grabbed it just after I read this - it does look so small!

[@luislodosm]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@atomicpunk1566]

inspiring talk!

[@thenefariousnerd7910]

Is that Anna Kipnis asking a question at 56:28 ?