standards of game design are very handy but you have to be able to consider them individually and understand how they affect the way your game feels. sometimes they don't fit

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BOSSGAME: The Final Boss is My Heart ๐
I make games about women trying their best
Banner by Iva the Human
We've done our best.
I guess I can be satisfied with that.
The fighting isn't over, and really, it never will be.
But with you by my side, I think I can handle it.
Whether it's with a warm fire or a kind rain...
We'll build a home we can be proud of.
standards of game design are very handy but you have to be able to consider them individually and understand how they affect the way your game feels. sometimes they don't fit

the purpose of learning rules is to understand how best to break them
yup!! it's just about intention, y'know..! or at least you should be able to say "i did this because it feels cool" even if you can't pinpoint why