"The lensing effect of the window." Theming vs. Aesthetics; Parries

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It’s hot in the clubhouse and hot in Ellen’s greenhouse this week, so your hosts are eager to crunch through some discussion. Ellen introduces the concept of the MDA framework, and the differences between Theming and Aesthetics, and Stephen comes to a major conclusion about parrying.

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Theming vs. Aesthetics

The MDA Framework

Wikipedia

Ellen promised Dictionary.com definitions, so here you go:

Aesthetics

Dictionary.com

Theme

Dictionary.com

We talked about theming and aesthetics for a GameJam Game from a previous episode

The Bike Boom

Alien Isolation Themes explored n : Demystifying the Terror of Alien Isolation

Andy Robertson

Wired

0:28:56

Parries

Stephen's list of why parries are so popular: 1) A way to reward mastery or paying attention 2) Rewards participation 3) An appreciable way to consider mastering the game

The different variations of Parrying 1) Just Dodges 2) Traditional Parrying (miss = block) 3) Dynamic Parrying release parrying 4) Alternate button (paper mario parrying)

EVO Moment 37

Wikipedia

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