games - reflection

This note last modified September 1, 2024

Tags: games reflection

There are different levels of reflection. Games are good at teaching deeper, abstract concepts and facilitating reflection, though higher levels of reflection are rarer.

reflective games
- For discussion on games and reflection generally, see here
game transformations are low level
- Games can support reflection and transformation, but these are often lower level
forced out of character actions
- When players are forced by the game to do something they feel is out of character or makes them feel uncomfortable, this can be frustrating, but can also trigger reflection.
Self Reflection Through Roleplay In Chimeria Grayscale-Ortiz
- z:tag/notesFromPaper Year : Tags : games - reflection Chimeria Grayscale roleplay feminism misogyny z:tag/transformationalGameStudy Authors: Ortiz Harrell
- Lots of background on reflection
Moments That Challenge A Player-Whitby
- games - reflection
Emotionally Moving Moments In Games-Bopp
- emotionally moving moments triggered reflection
Designing Ethical Gameplay-Sicart
- Break traditional HCI principles: Increase cognitive friction and force the player to reflect.