From rabbit slaves to entirely new dimensions created, here are 5 black magic tricks game devs used to make your favorite gamesThis article explores ingenious 'black magic' tricks used by game developers to overcome technical limitations and create compelling game experiences. Examples include using tiny NPC operators for destructible objects in World of Warcraft, leveraging realistic dog behaviors in Fable 2, creating parallel dimensions for reflections in Conker's Bad Fur Day, and employing complex pause mechanics in games like Waves of Steel. The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind on Xbox utilized a hidden console reboot to manage its demanding RAM requirements. Destructoid
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