#quick replies

[askagamedev]

Hi, Veilguard dev here. Your analysis of the """restructuring""" is pretty spot on. One small clarification: not doing DLC wasn't a game team decision, it was an executive or business decision. A lot of us were begging to do DLC and longer term support.

My sympathies for your situation. I'm not surprised at all. I've always been a proponent of post-launch game support. DLC and continued support is a great training ground for juniors and mid-levels to level up their skills on lower-stakes content and features and post-launch content has a notably less brutal delivery schedule. I thought it was a big gamble when Veilguard marketing announced that there wouldn't be any post-launch content. Clearly the choice did not pay off.

For those who missed it, [click here for my analysis on the Bioware layoffs/restructuring]

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[amphoraeus]

@thecynicalmermaid

I just got home and saw this. This is such a nice compliment! I’ve been kind of having a bad day and seeing this has improved the spirits. Haha. So thank you!

I have a bad habit of cluttering when I decorate. I love the feel of a cozy home in the Sims as it helps me get in the mood of the family that I play :)

[askrenren]

he's smart cause now he's making a business out of the hand fetishists

[asktashigi]

I have too many asks again, so it’s time for another round of quick replies!

I hope so. Smoker-san is now the strongest man in G-5 and also one of the highest ranks, it would be the most logical option... if our superiors trust him.

Yes, I really would like to see that place. Some of the famous legendary swords were made there!! 

It certainly looks interesting. I may watch it if I have time! 

I won’t say that I hate them, but from what I’ve seen, they have too much power in their hands and are easily corrupted. Yes, I think it should end.

Yes, they’re allowed if it’s strictly necessary.

Uh... a book, I guess? Or do you mean “what is a paladin”?

MUN: I don’t know anyone who looks exactly like Tashigi. Even when I think about my favorite cosplayers, I can’t think of anyone I’d really like to see as Tashigi. Anyone could cosplay as her, really! But I saw some pictures of the Tashigi face actress at the One Piece theme park in Japan, and she’s just perfect ♥

Of course! Who doesn’t? He’s one of the most wanted criminals in the seas!!

What is that?

This is a message for Roronoa Zoro:

RORONOA, YOU’RE NOT ALLOWED TO DIE UNTIL WE FIGHT AGAIN!!!

[askagamedev]

I want to make my own games. im 62 so i dont have much time and I want to learn to use AI to generate 3d models, specifically complete levels/ environments. I know my way around belnder and gimp so if i can just get all the basic geometry into place, I can refine it from there with tweaks and new textures. So what AI tools are out there that can achieve what I'm thinking? Thank you so much!

Sorry, I'm not big on generative AI here. You can always buy assets off of the unity or unreal marketplace instead.

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[askagamedev]

Do you know anything about breaking into the writing side of game development? Specifically what qualifications are required

Today's reblog should get you sorted. [Link here].

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[askagamedev]

Why isn't licensing for brands, music, etc. permanently acquired for use in video games that include them? Who benefits from no one being able to sell the game legally in 10-20 years time (as opposed to the games we can still buy after decades)?

Licensors want to maintain control of their intellectual property. Most of the time, they grant a reasonable temporary use of the license because they want to re-evaluate how things are going from time to time and decide whether to renew the license or not. For old games from 10-20 years ago, the brand owner may not want their brand associated with that game anymore. Most owners are very protective of their intellectual property because it holds value and it's what pays their bills. Beyond that, the vast majority of game sales happen within the duration of the first license, so it really isn't worth it to either the publisher or the licensor to think about the handful of player collectors who are looking to buy a decade-old licensed game. If there are enough people who want to buy those old games, the publisher will usually reach out to the licensor to see if a remake/remaster is reasonable. If an agreement can be reached, the remaster goes forward.

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[askagamedev]

What does a game dev want on the holidays?

I say this with full sincerity. Three things I always want over the holidays are:

Time off with family

No showstopper bugs to be discovered during the holidays by the live team

For my job to be there and waiting for me when I come back in the new year

Happy holidays, y'all.

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