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The Starfield persuasion system might not be as flashy as some of the game’s other features, but it’s certainly one of the most exciting ones. Giving players more ways to alter their playthrough using ...

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Anthem is BioWare's attempt to split the difference between living multiplayer and the dialogue-driven RPGs they're known for, but it's not quite the same as you've seen it in the past. For one thing, ...

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Task-oriented dialogue systems are sophisticated computational frameworks designed to facilitate goal-directed interactions between humans and machines. These systems integrate several core components ...

New Vegas-era dialog skill checks are back, and Starfield will have a unique persuasion system befit of a "classic" Bethesda game. Starfield is shaping up for its impending 2023 launch, and no epic ...

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