This Is How You Roleplay
TLDRIn this video, Tim discusses a YouTube channel called 'Games on Hard Mode' that he finds particularly engaging. The channel's creator roleplays through various RPGs, not only setting the difficulty to hard but also imposing arbitrary restrictions on his characters. Tim shares clips from the channel, highlighting the creator's unique approach to playing games like Oblivion with a character that only has the Athletics skill, Skyrim with a character that focuses solely on Speech, and Baldur's Gate 3 with a character that combines the least played race and class. Tim appreciates the creator's humor and commitment to roleplaying, emphasizing that he makes games for players like this, who bring creativity and personality to their gameplay. He encourages viewers to watch the channel and appreciates the way the creator makes games feel new and personal.
Takeaways
- 🎮 Tim introduces a YouTube channel called 'Games on Hard Mode' that showcases unique and challenging ways to play RPGs.
- 🤣 The channel's creator plays games with self-imposed restrictions, making the gameplay more difficult and entertaining.
- 🚀 The first example is a playthrough of 'Oblivion' with a character that can only use the Athletics skill, leading to a humorous and unconventional approach to the game.
- 🏰 In the 'Skyrim' playthrough, the character 'Richard the Rich' focuses solely on improving the Speech skill, creating a unique gameplay experience.
- 🧙 The 'Baldur's Gate 3' playthrough features a character named 'Twilight Eclipse,' a Githyanki cleric, emphasizing the role-playing aspect with a deep character backstory.
- 📈 The channel's creator emphasizes role-playing over just playing the game, giving characters life philosophies and goals that drive their actions.
- 💭 Tim appreciates the creativity and the way the player engages with the game, as it aligns with his vision for game development.
- 👍 Tim expresses admiration for the player's ability to bring characters to life and make the game their own through role-playing.
- 🔗 Tim provides links to the channel and specific videos for viewers to explore and enjoy.
- 🎉 Tim encourages viewers to watch the videos, as he believes they showcase the kind of player he designs games for.
- 📚 The script highlights the importance of character development and narrative in games, which resonates with Tim's approach to game design.
Q & A
What is the name of the YouTube channel Tim talks about in the script?
-The YouTube channel Tim talks about is called 'Games on Hard Mode'.
What is unique about the way the player from 'Games on Hard Mode' approaches role-playing games?
-The player from 'Games on Hard Mode' approaches role-playing games by deliberately making it hard on himself, not only by setting the difficulty to hard but also by imposing arbitrary restrictions on his characters.
What is the name of the character Tim mentions from the Oblivion gameplay?
-The character's name from the Oblivion gameplay is Allison Chains.
What is the limitation that the character Allison Chains has in the game Oblivion?
-Allison Chains is limited to only having the Athletics skill in the game Oblivion, which means she can only run and swim faster and regenerate fatigue slightly faster.
What is the name of the character Tim mentions from the Skyrim gameplay?
-The character's name from the Skyrim gameplay is Richard the Rich.
What is the limitation that the character Richard the Rich has in the game Skyrim?
-Richard the Rich is limited to only leveling up the Speech skill in the game Skyrim.
What is the name of the character Tim mentions from the Baldur's Gate 3 gameplay?
-The character's name from the Baldur's Gate 3 gameplay is Twilight Eclipse.
What is the race and class combination that the character Twilight Eclipse has in Baldur's Gate 3?
-Twilight Eclipse is a Githyanki Cleric in Baldur's Gate 3.
What does Tim appreciate about the player's approach to role-playing in the games?
-Tim appreciates that the player leans heavily into the role-playing aspect, giving characters life philosophies and goals, and making decisions based on those philosophies throughout the game.
Why does Tim, as a game developer, find the player's approach appealing?
-Tim finds the player's approach appealing because it shows a deep understanding and creative use of the games he develops, demonstrating that players can have fun and engage with the games in unique and off-the-wall ways.
What does Tim express a desire to see from the player of 'Games on Hard Mode'?
-Tim expresses a desire to see the player of 'Games on Hard Mode' play one of his games with a character like Allison Chains, Richard the Rich, or Twilight Eclipse.
What is the overall theme of Tim's discussion about the 'Games on Hard Mode' channel?
-The overall theme of Tim's discussion is the appreciation of creative and challenging role-playing in games, and the joy of seeing players engage with game content in unexpected and entertaining ways.
Outlines
😀 Unique Roleplay in Games on Hard Mode
Tim introduces a YouTube channel called 'Games on Hard Mode', where the player roleplays characters with unique restrictions and plays games on hard mode. He shares his excitement about the channel and how it resonates with his game development philosophy. The first game discussed is Oblivion, where the character, Allison Chains, is limited to only the Athletics skill, leading to a humorous and challenging playthrough. Tim is impressed by the player's creativity and commitment to roleplaying within the game's constraints.
😂 Roleplaying with Purpose and Humor
Tim continues to discuss the YouTube channel, highlighting the player's approach to roleplaying with depth and humor. He mentions the character Richard the Rich from Skyrim, who only levels up the speech skill, and Twilight Eclipse, a Giyan cleric from Baldur's Gate 3, chosen for being from the least played race and class. Tim emphasizes the player's dedication to roleplaying, where characters have life philosophies and goals that influence their interactions and quest completion. He expresses his admiration for the player's ability to make games feel new and personalized, and invites the player to try one of his games with a similarly unique character.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Roleplay
💡Hard Mode
💡RPGs (Role-Playing Games)
💡null
💡Oblivion
💡Skyrim
💡Baldur's Gate 3
💡Athletics Skill
💡Speech Skill
💡Githyanki
💡Cleric
💡Game Development
Highlights
Tim discusses a YouTube channel called 'Games on Hard Mode' that showcases unique role-playing in video games.
The channel's creator plays RPGs with self-imposed challenges, such as only using the Athletics skill in Oblivion.
Tim is impressed by the creativity and humor in the gameplay, which aligns with his vision for game development.
In Oblivion, the character Allison Chains levels up solely through athletics, making for an entertaining and challenging playthrough.
Richard the Rich, a character in Skyrim, is played with only the Speech skill, leading to humorous and unconventional gameplay.
The player's approach to character creation and role-playing adds depth and a personal touch to the gaming experience.
Twilight Eclipse, a character in Baldur's Gate 3, is an example of combining the least played race and class for a unique gaming challenge.
The channel emphasizes the role-playing aspect of games, with characters having life philosophies that guide their actions.
Tim appreciates the player's ability to force the game into a new experience by creating off-the-wall characters.
The player's approach to games is a testament to the potential for creativity within game design.
Tim expresses a desire to see the player tackle games he has developed with similarly inventive characters.
The channel inspires viewers to think about games not just as a pastime, but as a platform for creative expression.
Each video showcases a different approach to playing, highlighting the versatility of RPGs and their replayability.
The player's commitment to role-playing, even in difficult scenarios, demonstrates a deep understanding and love for gaming.
Tim's enthusiasm for the channel reflects his passion for game development and the joy of seeing players engage with his creations.
The channel serves as a reminder that games can be enjoyed in many different ways, tailored to the player's preferences and imagination.
Tim encourages viewers to watch the videos for an inspiring look at the art of role-playing in games.
