The developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 explains in detail how and why players can break the game: “The easiest thing would be to block players… but we don’t like that at Larian”

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In a recently posted presentation for Sofia game jamLarian gameplay scripter Mihail Kostov outlined the work and thought that goes into an RPG as free-form as Baldurs Gate 3focusing on the “edge cases” that Larian had to consider, even if an incredibly small percentage of players would encounter them. We’ve heard similar stories from Larian … Read more

Samsung Galaxy AI’s coolest feature stopped my dentist in her tracks and gave me a break from drilling

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 HANDS ON

The Samsung Galaxy AI on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has at least one trick up its sleeve that can surprise and delight friends, family and – apparently – my dentist. I get so nervous at the dentist that I always look for distractions, things to help me forget that I’m lying in … Read more

Solar storms can break Earth’s magnetic field and knock out power supplies

For thousands of years, people have watched the vibrant auroras dance across the night sky. But these magnificent displays are more than just a pretty sight. They are a warning sign of a hidden danger: geomagnetically induced currents. Auroras are caused by particles from the sun hitting the Earth’s magnetic field. These forces can compress … Read more

Study shows humpback whales were happier during pandemic break

A group of whales off the east coast of Australia. Photo: Jake Linsky. Research led by the University of Queensland has found that migrating humpback whales off the east coast of Australia became less stressed in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research paper was published in Research into the marine environment. Dr … Read more

Meta’s ad-free subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook break European tech rules and could lead to billions in fines, EU says

Topline Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta broke Europe’s strict digital competition rules by forcing users to “pay or consent” to share personal data, the European Commission said Monday. The breach could cost the company billions of dollars and comes just a week after the powerful regulator clamped down on iPhone giant Apple for stifling … Read more

‘It’s no service if our bins break’

Fed-up residents say a new waste processor cannot provide service because the bins are “keep being broken”. Residents of the Ashford borough have been experiencing disruption for months since contractor Suez replaced Biffa at the end of March. Residents say many bins have been broken in Ashford since Suez took over the waste contract Now … Read more

How to start swimming from scratch or after a break

How do swimming lessons progress as we get older? Essentially, the core approach to learning to swim or the technique used does not change between adults and children. “It is your motivation for learning and, crucially, the way you teach, which can differ to reflect the unique needs of adults,” says Brownlie. “When it comes … Read more

‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars are about to break the grip of SUVs

As you drive through central London in a small Microlino electric car, barely visible among the hulking SUVs, it is surprising to receive so much attention. “Yes, Lego car!” shouts a scaffolder. Made by Micro, the Swiss family business behind the mini-micro scooters, and modeled after the bubble cars that had a brief heyday in … Read more