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Re:‘Extortion’: Why Web3 is making a lot of software develop... by wingerlang on Monday May 23, 2022 @01:39AM (#31475653)
> It's still not even remotely possible (except for games running more or less the same engine and implementing the same type of game like the Crusader Kings series).

Yes, and that's my whole point. It can be done, just not as general as the bros have you believe.

> But even before we get to that, my last question remains: "And the reason game devs will do that and are not doing it already is because?"

Because there is no benefit to the game developer.

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Re:‘Extortion’: Why Web3 is making a lot of software develop... by numpad0 on Monday May 23, 2022 @06:39AM (#31477292)
It's possible to load assets from remote, it's basically not possible to provide meaningful value by allowing assets foreign and out of context to individual games. Thus the point being made is close to moot...
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