I wonder how well the patent would stick though? If someone implements a similar enough system and it’s taken to court the whole patent could be invalidated if the court rules against it
Still, I wonder how many genuinely fun concepts and systems for video games have been locked behind patents. I don’t even buy AAA titles anymore, they’re all gobshite because of the MBA vermin
Tbh I don’t want modern Bethesda trying to touch Morrowind, it’s beyond their comprehension.