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Jul 1, 2022 · Game Development
How NPCs Evoke Emotion in RPGs: Design Principles and Player Interaction
The article analyses how non‑player characters (NPCs) create deep emotional experiences in narrative‑driven games by aligning with player expectations in physics, biology and psychology, providing rich backstories, distinct personalities, moral complexity, and interactive AI that supports protection, cooperation, competition, and task assistance.
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