Essay on Farmville

Seems somewhat related. I think Glitch is hoping to differentiate, and be more creative and fun, but worth reading to know what to avoid. :)

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"It is difficult to imagine Aristotle or Caillois celebrating Farmville as essential to citizenship. Indeed, when one measures Farmville against Roger Caillois’ six criteria for defining games, Farmville fails to satisfy each and every one. Caillois stated that games must be free from obligation, separate from ‘real life,’ uncertain in outcome, an unproductive activity, governed by rules, and make-believe."

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