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Are you an intrinsically or extrinsically motivated gamer? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by bijuice@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org
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I've always found myself bouncing off hard on "make your own fun" type games like Minecraft or the newer Zeldas. This extends to any type of game that has no clear goals or motivators.

Turns out I'm just an extrinsically motivated gamer. For me, it's about the destination, not the journey. I enjoy games that keep me going with rewards promised at each step of the way. When given the choice to be creative with the tools I'm given, I'll just find the most efficient way of getting it done.

I'd like to hear what type of gamers y'all are. What type of games bring you joy?

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[–] Tearcell@mastodon.gamedev.place 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@bijuice I recall when achievements were still kinda new and weird a little game called viva pinata. While it was a creative sandbox of sorts, the achievements essentially guided you to get 'everything' the game had to offer, and it ended up being one of the only 'monster catching' games I actually finished completely and loved.

I think that's probably the way to do it. Freedom to do what you want, but a guide to encourage you to do most of it.

[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really liked VP. I'm guessing it wouldn't hold up like I remember it, but I low key hope for a new entry someday

[–] Tearcell@mastodon.gamedev.place 1 points 1 year ago

@frank ya the. Second one really wasn't as good somehow to me. But with the cozy game trend atm it feels like a new entry would do well.