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Factory Games and Production Graphs: Turning a Queue into a Question
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Factory Games and Production Graphs: Turning a Queue into a Question
A graph becomes useful when its rate, time window and scope are connected to the production system visible in the world.
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Metroidvania Shortcuts: When Opening a Door Changes the Meaning of an Old Area
A new connection can reward exploration by reorganising the player’s understanding of a place already visited.