Jon's been playing Really Bad Chess (which is apparently really good), and it's got us talking about fairness in games.

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Unpicking: Really Bad Chess

Jon is upset that Lara Croft's fast travel breaks the story canon, sparking a general discussion about how and why quick travel has become so widespread.

Fast Travel

If and when designers provide opportunities for players to stop playing can have a massive impact on the addictiveness and longevity of a game. Should games be designed with stopping points in mind?

Stopping Points

Crafting

History is full of bloodthirsty battles and dreadful wars. But does that mean games should play with history more - or less? And what makes some settings more acceptable than others?

A History of Violence

What is it about 3D games that makes them so much more appealing and valuable to players - and surely 3D games aren't so much harder to build?

To 3D or not to 3D?

What happens if Sherlock gets it wrong? 
When players are in control, designers need tricks to prevent the player from breaking the story.

All about Fail States

This week, for our Christmas podcast, we discuss joy. Games should be fun, right - so why are so many so grim? Season's Greeting, y'all!

Joy to the world!

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