> > Can someone explain why active gameplay is considered better than passive gameplay? Some people might enjoy a more laid-back and chilled gaming-experience, why would that be bad?
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> Because it is boring to play a passive gameplay in a game that promotes active combat ?
One mans boring is another's fun. Some people like to go ice fishing after all.
Good game design would allow for both play styles in letting passive play result in acceptable/ok DPS, yet making active play result in great/best possible DPS. Simple effort vs reward.
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> @"flog.3485" said:
> > @"Jojo.6140" said:
> > Can someone explain why active gameplay is considered better than passive gameplay? Some people might enjoy a more laid-back and chilled gaming-experience, why would that be bad?
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> Because it is boring to play a passive gameplay in a game that promotes active combat ?
One mans boring is another's fun. Some people like to go ice fishing after all.
Good game design would allow for both play styles in letting passive play result in acceptable/ok DPS, yet making active play result in great/best possible DPS. Simple effort vs reward.