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Are Cooldowns more Fun than Consumables?

Embracing Infinite Possibilities and Encouraging Creative Gameplay

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Nick Pasta
May 01, 2023
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Introduction

Why must gaming hold on to traditional values of supply and demand?

No really. Its a videogame. A simulated space where anything is possible. Games have often sought to simulate the real world, but at what point is that at the cost of fun?

I would argue that having players deal with using a limited supply of items tied to abilities is less eff…

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