Stopping Points

8/11/2016

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If and when designers provide opportunities for players to stop playing can have a massive impact on the addictiveness and longevity of a game. Should games be designed with stopping points in mind?

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Stopping Points

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Altri episodi di "inklecast"

Joy to the world!

All about Fail States

To 3D or not to 3D?

A History of Violence

Crafting

Stopping Points

Fast Travel

Unpicking: Really Bad Chess

The state of mobile gaming

What's Next