In light of recent comments about the nature of games like Mixtape, I think it's worth noting that I strongly believe the idea of "games" exists along a spectrum. And that I don't consider myself a "game designer" in general. Only in a very specific range of design, narrative, and experience.
The games I enjoy and the games I create are often filled with long sections of quiet exploration. Something I've seen dubbed as "asset tourism" for the fact that you're strolling past 3D game assets that you may never see again.
On the other hand, I consider games like Silk Song (based on what I've heard) to be beyond the difficulty range where I can derive enjoyment.
There's nothing wrong with any of these experiences. Though they provide plentiful fuel for rage bait and general debate.
I say, make the games you want to make. And play the games you want to play. And beyond that, live and let live.
As an aside, this exact same debate springs forth with our @PlushieDreadful designs. People assume (incorrectly) that our designs are meant to be everything to everyone. The truth is, those designs express a very narrow area of the spectrum along which people experience trauma and mental/physical health issues.
As the internet once proclaimed, it's OK to not like things. And you don't have to be a dick about it 😂
Infelizmente quando alguém nasce no nordeste parece que não tem nome, é só nordestino. O cara ganha um prêmio foda pra caralho e mesmo assim continua sem nome. Detalhe: quem esqueceu o nome dele e disse que ele é só um nordestino foi outro nordestino kkk…
No mais: projeto de arquitetura foda pra caralho adaptado totalmente ao nosso clima e poderia ser reaplicado nas outras regiões com facilidade.
The thing about mental health professionals that they dont tell you is it is extremely important that you do not engage with them honestly.
If they ask you if you're having any hallucinations or delusions, the correct answer is no, and not to question the validity of such concepts or how it would be even be possible to tell if you and them are having the exact same qualia in every moment, or if you are having different qualia, how would you determine whos is "real" and whose is "hallucination". They do not want to hear that the entire basis of empiricism is that we can trust our senses and observations.
"Of course I'm having delusions, I am still in samsara, am I not? There are still phenomena"- wrong answer
"Of course I hear voices. I had to hear you ask that question in order to answer it. Oh, you mean in my head? Well yes of course I have discursive thought. If I didn't, I wouldn't be down here in kamaloka with you right now"- wrong answer
Honesty is the literal last thing you should be doing with superstitious people who know nothing about the mind but nonetheless have an ego that is very very focused on the fact that they know a lot about it