Why Sidequests Make RPGs Awesome: The Quirky Tale of Entropy
Welcome to the Wacky World of Sidequests
If you’ve ever found yourself wandering off the beaten path in a video game, you’re not alone! Sidequests are like the delicious appetizers in a buffet of RPG goodness—keeping you full and happy while you postpone the main course. In a recent chat with James Wragg, the mastermind behind the upcoming RPG Entropy, he shared his passion for side stories that add spice to the main narrative.
From Dread Delusion to Entropy: A Quirky Journey
James and his team at Lovely Hellplace are no strangers to crafting weird and wonderful narratives. Their previous game, Dread Delusion, was a love letter to the Elder Scrolls series, packed with bizarre and hilarious sidequests. Who could forget the ethical quandary surrounding vegetarian zombies? Or the mind-bending investigation that left your character erased from history? These are just a couple of the crazy adventures that made players ditch the main quest.
In their latest endeavor, Entropy, Wragg initially aimed to cut down on word count, envisioning a streamlined story. But guess what? As they dove deeper into character development and intricate plotlines, the word count ballooned—because who could resist the urge to create such fun side stories? “Side quests are almost my reason for doing video games in the first place,” Wragg said, with a gleam in his eye. It seems that once you start exploring those offbeat narratives, there’s no turning back!
The team is also dusting off their character sheets for a large party system, where players can recruit anonymous mercenaries or meet story-driven companions with their own quirky backstories. However, go ahead and use those characters at your own risk—there’s permadeath on the table! It’s like if your D&D campaign suddenly turned into a Jason Voorhees movie, minus the killer, but twice the stakes.
In the words of James Wragg, nothing beats engaging with oddball characters in a way that’s way more personal than what you’d find in a book or a flick. Just think about it—where else can you ask a creature with four arms and a penchant for existential philosophy about their beliefs?
Entropy is currently in early access on Steam for a steal of $12/£8.99, and players can even try the demo that’s been charming folks for months. If Dread Delusion is any indication, we can expect big things from Entropy, not just in terms of word count, but for the delightful, unpredictable storytelling that keeps players coming back for more. Who wouldn’t want to get lost in a world filled with wild side quests? Bring on the adventure!