<ul><li>Former BioWare lead writer, David Gaider, argues that story can be just as engaging as combat in video games.</li><li>Gaider used the example of the Ocean House Hotel level in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines as a compelling non-combat scenario that captivated players.</li><li>He advocated against the inclusion of unnecessary combat encounters in games and emphasized the importance of keeping players interested through storytelling and non-combat gameplay elements.</li><li>Despite facing challenges in implementing combat-free scenarios in games like Dragon Age: Inquisition, Gaider believes that focusing on story and politics can keep players engaged in RPGs.</li></ul>

Former BioWare lead writer says the best level in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines gave him 'ammunition' to argue that story can be just as engaging as combat

Former BioWare lead writer says the best level in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines gave him 'ammunition' to argue that story can be just as engaging as combat

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