A Conversation with Mark Darrah: Channel 44
Added 2024-02-13 19:07:49 +0000 UTCFred and Dan chat with Mark Darrah about his career at BioWare, including his work on Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate, and more. Join the veteran game devs as they discuss the art of storytelling in an open world, and highlight the influence of The Ur-Quan Masters on the Mass Effect series.
Check out Mark Darrah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qabZM40_bN4
0:00 - Theme music
0:14 - Introductions
1:54 - Ur-Quan Masters and Mass Effect
4:14 - Exploring open worlds
10:25 - Storytelling in open worlds
12:18 - Multiplayer storytelling
23:27 - Main content vs side content
25:14 - What do fandoms like
30:30 - Storytelling techniques
34:18 - Making games in teams
43:25 - Conflicting visions and Dragon Age: Inquisition
53:23 - Making a satisfying sequel
1:10:56 - Mark and UQM
This recording is provided early and ad-free for our Patreon subscribers. The public will see it live on Youtube on March 5th.
