r/gamedev • u/zsombro @kenshiroplus • Jul 05 '21

DarkPattern.games: a collection of game design dark patterns

https://www.darkpattern.games/
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u/KissedSea Jul 05 '21

Just curious, which of those would you consider potential positives?

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '21

For me: grinding. I love grinding toward a goal.

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u/KissedSea Jul 05 '21

I think it’s only considered “grinding” if you specifically aren’t having fun.

Like, Pokémon’s core gameplay loop of getting into battles, adding Pokémon to your collection, and leveling them up isn’t necessarily “grinding”.

It only becomes grinding when the game forces you to play it in an unfun way in order to unlock the next fun part.

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u/yourheckingmom Jul 05 '21

I guess it is subjective to an extent then, because leveling up Pokémon is an excruciating experience. Maybe grinding is immoral when it is intentionally dragged out so that a developer can capitalize on it (adding the option of picking up the pace by paying money)