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6. Tim Schafer on 30 Years Writing Video Games

Video Game Writing 101

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Cutting Dialogue and Cut Scenes in Game Development

The speakers discuss the challenges and process of cutting dialogue and cut scenes during game development, including the additional work and rewriting required to maintain narrative coherence. They highlight the difficulty of balancing design needs and storytelling elements, and how fans often underestimate the challenges. This chapter provides insights into the distinction between gameplay dialogue and cutscenes, and how each serves different purposes in conveying the story to players.

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