The dog named River, who was the prototype for the role-playing game Dogmeat, died Fallout 4… Sorrowful news reported on Twitter, former developer and owner of German Shepherd Joe Burgess. In a series of tweets, he also shared details of the impact the dog has had on the entire development team.
how notes Burgess, he wanted the four-legged companion in Fallout 4 to be a real friend for the players, not just a weapon. According to him, in addition to appearance and movement, the developers sought to recreate the character traits and behavior of River in the game. For example, Dogs’ habit of bringing large items to the player was inherited from a real-life prototype.
The developer recalls that, like many other studios, the team was initially looking for a “professional” dog that had previously taken part in filming or police training. However, in the end, they chose River, which became almost an integral part of the team for them.
In addition to various production processes, such as motion capture sessions, River also attended numerous developer meetings, thus showing that she was part of the team. The more the studio staff got closer to their four-legged colleague, the more it influenced his virtual copy as a character.
“The dog binds you to herself. She establishes you in this world, is always with you, leads you to your family and anticipates your needs. She wants you to be safe and happy. In other words, she loves you. And if love is the legacy of River, I’m satisfied. Rest in peace, big girl, “the developer wrote.
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