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System Shock - Dev Diary

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    [​IMG]Lead Level Designer James Henley has written a developer diary for System Shock reboot, which is about level design.

    This update is about process rather than intent, so I'll keep this brief! The purpose of a reboot is to leverage an existing foundation while still allowing the freedom to re-envision, clarify, or otherwise expand upon a work. You could view it as building a new body to house an old soul.

    The answer to the question is both "yes" and "no." The original levels were designed under specific philosophies and restrictions that have grown or otherwise evolved in the years since. To that end, much of my work involves translating old intentions and bringing them forward to work in tandem with the technology and principles we have today. My goal is to create a believable world space that retains System Shock's original sense of exploration and freedom.

    I won't get into the specifics of my design philosophies at the moment but let's just be clear that I'm not talking about the modern trend of corridor-shooter level design; I'm an advocate of choices, exploration, and the freedom to tackle challenges in a variety of ways. My job is to develop a believable world space for the player to explore, not a cinematic corridor to be raced through.​
     
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