Each month we take a topic, and discuss it using 5 games as examples of those highs and lows.
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Welcome to the Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast where we engage with entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more about their journey. And how they navigate life's pitfalls, traps, and barriers. With host, Don Booth.
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Being famous has many benefits. Money, prestige, and recognition for your talent, would make most people very happy. On the other hand, being crowded by paparazzi, and getting death threats in the mail, makes being famous a very complicated thing. In this show, you will be getting an inside view of what it's really like to be a star. With opinions fromJack Black, Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldmann, Kevin Weisman, Merrin Dungey, and Ildy Modrovich. You will learn the perks and pitfalls of being ...
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So often as Business Owners and Upper Level Managers, we see great talent in our team and immediately think, "HEY, they'll make great managers!" Are you SURE? If they are not trained how to be effective LEADERS, it could have dire consequences on your organization and the morale of the employee that you have just promoted. There are some tips to ensure that becomes a success, however it requires that we train them to be true leaders as opposed to just taking their skills and hoping that they ...
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Zero to Hero: How a Career in NDT Changed One Man's Life
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42:29Zero to Hero. What has brought me from a 27 year old kid from off the street into the career of NDT and Radiation Safety. Nathan Smith, a dedicated professional in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT), hails from Darke County, Ohio, where his journey began. With a passion for industrial inspection and safety, Nathan ventured far from his roots…
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Women in Nondestructive Testing with our guest Maisey Jay
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31:22In this episode we talk to Maisey Jay, a graduate of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing. She talks about her career in NDT and the various countries she has visited on her journey in the inspection industry. Maisey Jay is a Nondestructive Testing technician who has traveled to several countries performing inspection across a wide arra…
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What is "Self Friendship" and "Intucentricism™" with my guest Blizzard Planit
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44:21In today's Episode we talk about the belief system which our guest calls Intucentricism™, which prioritizes one’s intuition, self-control, and self-expression with openness to the experiences, desires, and feelings of others. It centers on personal expansion rooted in Self Friendship. Leading with Intucentricism will result in the collective expans…
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Dealing with Burnout with our Guest Patrice Bonfiglio
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39:09Join us to discuss the impact of burnout on your life, including your health and business. We take a look at the various causes and discuss solutions to alleviate burnout. Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare. Prior to being president, she …
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Labor Market Data, What It Is and Why It Matters
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48:49Today I talked to Andrew Crapuchettes about employee recruitment, nurturing and development. We also delve into labor market data, what it is and why it matters in today's highly competitive workforce market. Andrew is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon. Mr. Crapuchettes began his ca…
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Meditation, Plant Medicine, and Introspection with my guest Chris Rodman
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45:56Today, I’m thrilled to have Chris Rodman with us. Chris is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, blending the ancient practices of meditation with the transformative power of plant medicine. Chris brings a unique perspective that bridges the spiritual and the scientific. Join us as we dive deep into the benefits of meditation, the role of pl…
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The Importance of Childhood Development with my guest, Marisol Castillo
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58:00Today we talked with Marisol Castillo about childhood development. Marisol is an amazingly gifted therapist with deep insight into how children learn and grow. She is also an amazing entrepreneur with a touching and inspiring story of how she started her business in Jaco, Costa Rica. Marisol holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy and brings wi…
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What are Chambers of Commerce and How Can They Help Your Business Succeed
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30:41Learn about Chambers of Commerce from Matt Kilian, Minnesota's Executive of the year for 2024. We discuss what chambers of commerce are, and what services they can provide to help your business on many different levels. Matt Kilian is the president of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, one of Minnesota’s largest chambers representing 1,100 sma…
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Innovation, Drive, Discipline. One CEO's point of view with our guest, Andrew Brown
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51:47Today we dig into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, we talk about Andrew's drive and passion for trade and skilled careers, and we find out how his company, toolfetch.com, has remained successful for 24 years. Andrew Brown is the Founder and CEO of toolfetch.com as well as an avid advocate of the skilled trades through the “Skilled Trades Adviso…
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Understanding Social Media as a Marketing Tool
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51:24David and I discuss how social media has evolved over the years, what social platform may be the best fit for your marketing needs, and what entrepreneurs' need to know about running a successful marketing campaign. We also discuss his Non-Profit organization "Hope for the Arctic". David Pride is the Founder and Chief Relationships Officer of Socia…
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Mental Health is a Human Condition - Our Guest - Lucas Catton
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34:13Today we talk with Lucas Catton, Founder and CEO of Innovia Behavioral Health about the state of mental health around the world and how providing "Sub-Clinical" mental health support to people can reduce, and even prevent, mental health issues worldwide. We will also delve into entrepreneurship and gain some insight from both Lucas and my journeys …
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The Inaugural Episode of Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
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14:36In this inaugural episode of Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers, host Don Booth introduces himself and shares his journey as an entrepreneur. Don delves into his experiences with challenges, failures, and successes in both his business ventures and personal life. Tune in to discover the core themes of the podcast and gain insights into navigating the entre…
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PnP Mini 2 - Boons and Busts feat. Slay The Spire.
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19:57Once you have two, it's a pattern, right?This month in PnP mini we talk about how Slay The Spire tries to get you to take on boons that are just as likely to bust your run later. In contrast, we also talk about how the "Great Force" power up in Mario and Luigi: SuperStar Saga taunts you to take double damage to deal double damage, and how that enco…
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PnP Mini 1 - Filler Enemies
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19:18This month we are looking at how games help us relax. This is a bit of a warm-up episode to help up get back into the swing of things.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our sixth (and hopefully final) one of the…
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We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our fifth one of these, we look at the new…
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We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our fourth one of these, we look at collec…
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We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our third one of these, we are looking at …
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Rant 2 - Media Literacy
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27:45We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our second one of these, we are looking at…
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Rant 1 - Dark Souls and diffcourse
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35:44We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.Our first one looks at everyone’s favourite ga…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 44 - Simple Inputs
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46:05This month we are looking at how games make their controls easier, and the implications of that. We looked at Flappy Bird, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Negative Nancy, Reigns, and Vampire Survivors.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Episode 3: Michael Chabon
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15:16Levi Chabon's latest episode of Famous, with an interview of Michael Chabon.
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 43 - Ports and rereleases
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1:01:50This month we are looking at how games are ported and rereleased, something not quite as trivial as perhaps you might expect. We looked at Final Fantasy IX, Persona 4 Golden, 3D Super Hangon, Street Fighter III: Third strike Online Edition and the Final Fantasy I Pixel remaster.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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The latest installment of Levi Chabon's podcast with an interview of Michael Goorjian.
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 42 - Avoiding Fall Damage
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45:57This month we are looking at fall damage in games, and more specifically, how games let you avoid it. We looked at Just Cause 2, Breath of the Wild, Risk of Rain 2, Dark Souls III, and Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 41 - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
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1:09:47This month we are looking at Persona 4 Arena and its enhanced expansion, Ultimax.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 40 - Bosses and Core Loops
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53:08This month we are looking at how the bosses relate or don’t to the core loops within the game. We looked at Cuphead, 30XX, Wizard Of Legend, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsPlatforms and Pitfalls által
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This episode of Famous goes into depth with Kevin Weisman about his journey of being famous.
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 39 - MP Systems
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1:01:53This month we are looking at one of the ways in which games restrict your ability to do things, MP systems! We looked at Blue Reflection, Persona Q, Persona 5 Strikers, Tactics Ogre, and Chrono Cross.paragraphPlatforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 38 - Customization and Content
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1:03:31This month we are looking at customization in games and how those systems impact or are impacted by the We looked at Diablo 2, Wild Arms XF, Deeprock Galatic, Fallout New Vegas, and Fighting EX LayerPlatforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 37 - Title Screens
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49:38This month we are looking at title screens! Yes really. There was a change in plans as we were unable to do the planned episode, and this has been on our lists for a long time. We looked at NieR, Saban’s Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Asura's Wrath, Blue Reflection, and Superflight.In this episode, we’ve used chapters to change the podcast art…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 36 - Negative Feedback Loops
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48:40This month we look at negative feedback loops, a partner episode to positive feedback loops, so looking at games that try to stop you either gaining too much advantage or falling too far behind. We looked at Mario Kart 8, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Curse of the Dead Gods, Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, and Resident 4.…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 35 - Speed and Tension
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54:20This month we are looking at how speed can be used to create tension and drama. We looked at Sonic, Bayonetta, Tekken 7, SUPERHOT and Bangai-O.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 34 - Crossovers
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59:47This month we are looking at crossovers! We are going beyond Smash to look at games that rather than bringing in lots of characters to one system, how these games’ systems intersect and merge. We looked at Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The Necrodancer featuring the Legend Of Zelda, Etrian Mystery Dung…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 33 - Positive Feedback Loops
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55:53This month we are looking at positive feedback loops in games. These are loops where the more you something, the more you can do it! Sometimes known as the snowball effect We looked at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Torchlight II, Darkest Dungeon, Slay the Spire and Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 32 - Secret Collectables with Like This, Like That Host, Conor
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1:00:35This month we are looking at secret collectables in videogames We looked at Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Mario Sunshine, The Messenger, Breath of the Wild and Super Metroid. To help up we had Conor, host of the upcoming podcast Like This, Like That join us.Platforms and Pitfalls w/ Conor által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 31 - Inner and Outer Loops
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1:02:45This month we are looking at inner and outer loops in run-based games. What’s an inner loop? An outer loop? A run-based game? All your questions will be answered in the episode. We looked at Hades, Shiren the Wanderer, One Step From Eden, Cadence of Hyrule and Monster Hunter World.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 30 - Double Jumps in 3D games
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1:06:58This month we are looking at double jumps in 3D games. Much like our other double jumps episode, we are really looking more at midair movement options in general. We looked at Jumping Flash!, Super Mario Odyssey, Sonic Adventure 2, Devil May Cry 5 and Doom Eternal.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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So often as Business Owners and Upper Level Managers, we see great talent in our team and immediately think, "HEY, they'll make great managers!" Are you SURE? If they are not trained how to be effective LEADERS, it could have dire consequences on your organization and the morale of the employee that you have just promoted. There are some tips to en…
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How do you start your day? Do you have a certain morning routine that consists of more than smacking that snooze button? How we start our day, and the routines we plug into place can literally determine our success. Here are some tips and ideas that can get us further toward our goals and the success we've always dreamed of!…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 28 - Fabula Nova Crystallis - Lightning Saga (Minimal but present spoilers)
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1:46:13This month we are looking at the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy games. This month, with Jack’s assistance, we look at the “Lightning Saga” consisting of Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Check out our guest Jack on twitter!Platforms and Pitfalls w/ Jack Richardson által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 27 - Queer Male Bodies with Jeremy Signor
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41:22This month we are looking at queer male bodies in games. This is a little outside our usual realm, so we brought on the wonderful games writer Jeremy Signor to help us out. We looked at Dragon Age II, Altered Beast, Strange Flesh, Tokyo After School Summoners and Tusks: The Orc Dating Sim.Platforms and Pitfalls and Jeremy Signor által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 26 - Famicom Disk System with Doors and Dungeons
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1:20:52We’ve had a small change of plans due to things outside of our control. Rather than speed and tensions, this month we are looking at video game history a little with the Famicom Disk System. We looked at Castlevania, Kid-Icarus, The Legend of Zelda, Yume Kojo Doki Doki Panic and Murasame-jou. Because we are looking at game history, we brought on so…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 25 - Sequelization
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1:02:27This month we are looking at sequels and how they maintained or change from the works they came from. We focused much more on direct sequels as opposed to more broad “entries in mostly disconnected franchises” which a similar but different topic. We looked at Disgaea, Mass Effect 2, Street Fighter 2, Risk of Rain 2 and The Legend of Zelda : A Link …
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 24 - Double Jumps in 2D
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57:58We are back to our regular non-dominant strategies this month with something super accessible, double Jumps! Although really we are looking at mid-air-activated mobility options… which does not quite roll off the tongue so easily. We look at Super Ghouls and Ghosts, Super Mario All-Stars, Sonic Advance 3, The Messenger and Ori and the Blind Forest.…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 23 - Final Fantasy VIII Dominant Strategy Round Up
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35:35This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is sixth and final of five intended episodes, and where we will wrap up on all the techniques we’ve discussed so far. If this is your first episode, head back 5 episodes to Repetition mitigation in January. We…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 22 - Meeting the Challenge
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45:08Sometimes games just let you do things... until they ask you to actually try.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 21 - Consistency mitigation
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1:00:29This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is third of five intended episodes. In this episode, we focus on how games encourage players to try new things, buy always giving them different tools to try, and avoiding giving them the same options too ofte…
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Platforms and Pitfalls Episode 20 - Updates and new content
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50:10Looking at how games use content and patching to encourage players to change up how they play, beyond simply balance.Platforms and Pitfalls által
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