Lessons on Loot Generation in Videogames | Critical Thought #gamedesign #gamedev #videogames

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For this critical thought, loot generation in ARPGs, or any RPG, is tougher than it sounds. However, there are games that make loot generation interesting for any piece of gear that drops.

0:00 Intro
00:26 The Impact of Loot Generation
1:08 The Problem With Diablo 3's Launch
2:28 The Basics of Loot Gen
3:22 Borderland's RPS Problems
5:39 What Path of Exile Did Right
7:39 Appraising Drops
8:20 Why I liked Gunfire Reborn
11:07 How to Make Loot Interesting
15:12 Conclusion
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