For gamers, games are a lot more than just games. They’re challenges. They’re important mental stimuli. The problems start when the games don’t have the creativity levels required. Experienced gamers are a different species of adrenalin junkies. They’re obsessive, but very focused. They want challenges, and at some point all gamers want to go beyond the boundaries of other people’s imaginations. Whether fighting hideous monsters for magic rings or blowing away whole civilizations, gamers want action. At some point, they usually decide to go and create their own action.
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The mechanics of creative gaming
Games appeal to people for different reasons. When a gamer decides to get creative, there are a few mental drivers which stimulate the creativity:
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