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nifflas.bsky.social • 3 days ago

Definitely, but that's a parallel in this case. This is intentional and perceived as such, I'd just like the reward feel more like the joy if OOB-ing

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martinpi.bsky.social•3 days ago

Maybe just trust that those players who seek those moments will appreciate a "soft" reward? As long as it's clear to players that that's it you might filter for those that appreciate purely aesthetic pay-off. If you condition them to expect something more tangible you're in trouble, of course.

martinpi.bsky.social•3 days ago

I'm just musing here but I think it really depends more on the "how" than on the "if".

nifflas.bsky.social•3 days ago

I agree! I need to find some ways to condirion/teach that to the player, I think that's the hardest part

martinpi.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes it is. But to a certain degree you will also filter for the right players anyway. Only those who are happy with intrinsic rewards will stick.

nifflas.bsky.social•3 days ago

That is true :)

nifflas.bsky.social•3 days ago

Just want to give the players the maximum chance of understanding what I'm going for, so ones with the potential of liking it will. Game design is hard

martinpi.bsky.social•3 days ago

So say we all

nifflas.bsky.social•3 days ago

Like, ideally I'd like the player to explore these paths for what they'll hear or see, rather than what they'll gain

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