Got a complex game? Have you tried turning the tutorial into a 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝? Curiosity is one of the strongest drivers of human motivation. It can even override rationality and survival instincts. If you put a sign on a door that says “whatever you do, DO NOT OPEN THIS DOOR” we all know people are going […]
Have your players ever groaned when they got a notification they had a bunch of unclaimed rewards? Mine have. That’s not a good sign. Legends of Runeterra had this problem. The game wanted to be generous, so it gave out so many free rewards that opening them became an annoyance. Riot Games gives devs free […]
I’ve thrown out “Easy to learn, but hard to master.” Goals like this are all over the industry, and they just aren’t useful. This is the kind of goal I use instead. Here’s why this is so much better: Let’s say you’ve thought of an interesting new mechanic for your Roguelike; such as letting players […]
