I'm 99% certain it was the actual "nemesis" mechanic. I don't think it's code-level but probably includes a specific design/implementation of the mechanic.
Then again, there's the big question of whether it'd actually hold up in court if challenged.
With a company as big as Warner there's also the question of how much it would cost to challenge it in court. I'd think any company that could afford to challenge it, would also see it as a waste of time and money.
You didn't patent the Among Us mechanic because you can't patent a game mechanic, you fucking numpty!
Warner Brothers would disagree. See: Shadows of Mordor.
I thought that was over actual code.
I'm 99% certain it was the actual "nemesis" mechanic. I don't think it's code-level but probably includes a specific design/implementation of the mechanic.
Then again, there's the big question of whether it'd actually hold up in court if challenged.
With a company as big as Warner there's also the question of how much it would cost to challenge it in court. I'd think any company that could afford to challenge it, would also see it as a waste of time and money.