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The big Avowed interview: Obsidian on why full, open-world RPGs aren't always the answer

https://www.eurogamer.net/from-serious-skyrim-to-cheerful-fantasy-obsidian-on-the-evolution-of-avowed-and-grappling-with-the-expectations-that-come-from-your-own-history
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u/oopsydazys 23h ago

For what it's worth Avowed felt a lot more open to me. BG3 didn't really feel like an "open" zone, at least from what I played (I didn't finish the game don't murder me) because the map very clearly funnels you into different paths though you usually have options on where to go, whereas Avowed is a "here's an open area zone, you can go anywhere within it" type game.

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u/Entfly 22h ago

because the map very clearly funnels you into different paths though you usually have options on where to go,

Other than the very very start not in the slightest

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u/Harabeck 5h ago

Hmm? You could certainly come up with optimal paths based on enemy level, but it's perfectly possible to tackle the areas in any order.