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Hah!

I have to admit I never particularly thought about that, but you are right. It does look particularly cool. ;}

Side-note: Untextured models could also be used as a performance/debug option for people with slower computers. Textures take up a heck of a lot of memory.

Any chance we could access the algorithm directly?

There is a lot to say about the static nature of Riven’s climate being a deliberate choice by Gehn when writing the age as well, but that’s a lore discussion for perhaps another time. Just to set the record straight, Riven had a day/night cycle when Atrus first visited there (and met Katran a.k.a. ...

OK, so I've read your comments about trying to limit public demo content, in the concern that too high a proportion of the game might be available outside the game when it finally becomes released. I can very well understand the potential risks involved in too many public demos. However, your last (...

I agree the word Riven needs to be at least somewhere in the title. The "Starry Expanse" can be there, but I consider the name Starry Expanse to link to the process of remaking the game in 3D - it should take a backseat to the game's actual title. I plan to eventually show this project to...

EDIT 08/11/2015: Thanks for the spirited discussion on the topic! I've edited my poll options to take your ideas into account. I don't know whether anyone else has given much thought to this question, but I was wondering what people's expectations for the title of the final game are. I've given it ...

First of all, just to let you guys know, everything I've seen so far on your project has just completely blown my mind. It's strange, I guess, since I can't usually say such a thing honestly. Usually understanding on any number of things is simply intuitive, but the sheer amount of work you guys are...