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"You've probably seen them in Zelda." Lessons from Tears of the Kingdom; Fall Damage

Jun 11, 2023

The podcast discusses fall damage mechanics in Legend of Zelda and other games, lessons learned from Tears of the Kingdom, personal experiences with COVID-19 and antiviral medication, TV shows and documentaries, analyzing the efficiency of Tears of the Kingdom, the role and importance of fall damage in video games.

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Quick takeaways

Tears of the Kingdom efficiently prioritizes important elements while not overlooking minor flaws.

Fall damage in video games serves a purpose by providing a sense of consequence and challenge in gameplay.

Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom embrace a design that encourages freedom, creativity, and minimal guidance.

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The Efficiency of Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom is praised for its efficiency and ability to prioritize important elements while not overlooking minor flaws.

Introduction

2min

Biking and boomer shooters

8min

Personal Experience with COVID-19 and Antiviral Medication

7min

TV Shows, Bowie Documentary, and Taskmaster

10min

Analyzing Tears of the Kingdom

28min

Efficiency, Pre-Ordering Glom, and Collaborative Tools

3min

The Role of Fall Damage in Video Games

12min

The Importance of Fall Damage in Video Games

3min

Your nice hosts recorded separately again this week, as Mark has been isolating at home. Stephen ~~rants about~~ examines fall damage mechanics in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and other games. Is fall damage overrated? Well, Stephen has OPINIONS. Mark talks about all of the things he's been doing to occupy his mind while he's been stuck in his apartment by himself—including some deep thinking about Tears of the Kingdom. Ellen rides her bike.