Random Gaming Thoughts

[MrPopo]

Would you say that freedom limits creativity? Or that we're simply more satisfied with mediocrity/ the status quo because of not having limits? I ask because it's something I've thought about myself.

Freedom is overwhelming. When you have limitations you have an anchor point you can build your work around. "Write me a story" is a much harder task than "write me a sci-fi story", which is a harder task than "write me a sci-fi story without any spaceships".

But then you have to qualify the creativity. Was it a net positive that they found a clever way to write a sci-fi story without spaceships? Or do you just appreciate the accomplishment? Or would it have been better to let them have free reign to create whatever they wanted?

Again, freedom is overwhelming. The human brain just doesn't work well in the context of total freedom. If you give someone freedom they tend to repeat what they already know. When you impose a restriction that usually takes someone out of their comfort zone, this kickstarting a true creative process, rather than a rehash.

[Erik_Twice]

It's not that freedom limits creativity, it's that having reference points even if those are limitations can help you in your creative endeavours.

[Violent By Design]

Would you say that freedom limits creativity? Or that we're simply more satisfied with mediocrity/ the status quo because of not having limits? I ask because it's something I've thought about myself.

Freedom is overwhelming. When you have limitations you have an anchor point you can build your work around. "Write me a story" is a much harder task than "write me a sci-fi story", which is a harder task than "write me a sci-fi story without any spaceships".

I don't see how this statement is true.

[Retrogamer0001]

Would you say that freedom limits creativity? Or that we're simply more satisfied with mediocrity/ the status quo because of not having limits? I ask because it's something I've thought about myself.

Freedom is overwhelming. When you have limitations you have an anchor point you can build your work around. "Write me a story" is a much harder task than "write me a sci-fi story", which is a harder task than "write me a sci-fi story without any spaceships".

I don't see how this statement is true.

I believe he means that it becomes more difficult because you add a constraint, and constrained writing is more challenging compared to writing without any limits.

[Violent By Design]

I believe he means that it becomes more difficult because you add a constraint, and constrained writing is more challenging compared to writing without any limits.

I just woke up from a nap so maybe I am reading it wrong, but isn't he saying the opposite?

That the more restrictions that are added the easier it is to be creative?

[Retrogamer0001]

I believe he means that it becomes more difficult because you add a constraint, and constrained writing is more challenging compared to writing without any limits.

I just woke up from a nap so maybe I am reading it wrong, but isn't he saying the opposite?

That the more restrictions that are added the easier it is to be creative?

Haha, you might be right. My mind is gone today...

[MrPopo]

Would you say that freedom limits creativity? Or that we're simply more satisfied with mediocrity/ the status quo because of not having limits? I ask because it's something I've thought about myself.

Freedom is overwhelming. When you have limitations you have an anchor point you can build your work around. "Write me a story" is a much harder task than "write me a sci-fi story", which is a harder task than "write me a sci-fi story without any spaceships".

I don't see how this statement is true.

There's a point where too many restrictions make things harder, but restrictions give you a grounding that an empty canvas does not. Think back to a time when you needed to create something out of thin air. The initial restrictions are like that initial thought you have that gets your mind in motion down a path.

[RCBH928]

I agree that restrictions pushes creativity. When you look at consoles from the early 90's and prior and see how developers tried every trick to create new stuff with FMV and 3D its amazing. Even the ideas are great. But once you can do whatever, creativity slows down. I am willing to say that if you tell some one to use pencils to create a drawing they will be more creative with it than to tell him create a drawing with anything you want. I think the way this works is that the brain sets a limit mark to what they can do and then try to surpass it, but when you are in total freedom there is no mark to surpass you do not know how far or less you should go. Think breaking world records.


Is it worth while playing the Wing Commander series now? If so, which is the best of the bunch? I have almost no idea about this series

[Luke]

Wing commander is still, worth playing, even on the snes.

I have the perfect title for the next incarnation of the Mario series:

Superior Mario

[BoneSnapDeez]

^ That's not bad.

I still think calling the games "New Super Mario Bros." was a terrible idea. Imagine people discussing this in the future.
"Hey have you played New Super Mario Bros.?"
"There's a New Super Mario Bros.!?"
"Yeah it was released 20 years ago."
"Whaaaaaat?"