Moments That Challenge A Player-Whitby
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Moments That Challenge A Player-Whitby.pdf
Discusses reflective games: Braid, Spec Ops, The Line, Metal Gear Solid, September 12th
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Refers a lot to Baumer's dimensions of reflective informatics
endotransformative vs exotransformative
endotransformations:
- changes in playstyle
- changes in game concept
causes of perspective challenge
- narrative
- narrative reveals
- emotionally challenging topics
- Game systems
- emergent narrative
- mimetic mechanics
- tying game mechanics to message
- literal perspective changing mechanics
- narrative systems
- Choices and consequences
- 4th wall breaking
- paratexts
- subverted player expectations
On a broad level, reflection is caused by a challenge of player expectations along with an emotionally or cognitively significant decision.
people are resistant to change. Most transformations are small, and endotransformative.
Not too many recommendations for design.
“Are we the baddies”
