Month: May 2020

Game Design: Simple but Smart Automata In the co-op mode "It Learns" - I wanted an difficult automated opponent that adapts to what the players (challengers) do. So, I wanted a smart Automata, but at the same time I wanted an Automata that is simple to play, one requiring not...

The Glitch Co-Op Mode in Ark: Awakening From the beginning we wanted each solo/co-op mode to have a different feel and vibe to it. By playing The Glitch there is this sense of urgency and imminent danger. In the other co-op modes a thoughtful plan is rewarded. In playing The...

Fallout Mode in Ark: Awakening After some extensive testing, we are finalizing the rules for the Fallout mode in Ark:Awakening. And - it is awesome - some of us love it even more than the normal "Awakening" mode. Skip down to see what we love about this mode. To those...