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“The moment you start dictating content/themes/story vs. allowing the player to be a participant in the story and carve their own path, you're doing the player a disservice.”

Quote by Chris Avellone

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Chris Avellone, born on September 27, 1971, is an accomplished video game designer known for his contributions to the role-playing game (RPG) genre. He has been involved in the development of several renowned games, including the Icewind Dale series and Planescape: Torment. Avellone's design philosophy emphasizes storytelling and character development, which has earned him a dedicated fan base. more

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