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Making Losing Feel Like Winning #253

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alice-i-cecile opened this issue Mar 15, 2024 · 0 comments
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Making Losing Feel Like Winning #253

alice-i-cecile opened this issue Mar 15, 2024 · 0 comments
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The How and Why of Mixed Success

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  • The desired emotional experience and the desired/required "win rates" don't always line up! What do?
  • Winning that feels like losing
    • "Challenging" solo experiences: LoR life loss
    • Horror games?
    • Bonus objectives in Into the Breach
    • Scarce consumables in Darkest Dungeon
  • Losing that feels like winning
    • Quests in MOBA games
    • Achievement awards in Overwatch
    • Gambling games: free spin!
  • What makes things feel like winning?
  • What makes things feel like losing?
  • Use these same techniques to heighten emotional experiences of genuine losses and victories
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