<p>Nathan and Alex discuss how frustration can be an intentional and beneficial game mechanic, particularly in Souls-like and roguelike genres.If you're new here, we've been doing out podcast while gently playing the Sunlit Valley mod for Minecraft as something to do while we chat about games.</p>

Nathan and Alex discuss how frustration can be an intentional and beneficial game mechanic, particularly in Souls-like and roguelike genres.If you're new here, we've been doing out podcast while gently playing the Sunlit Valley mod for Minecraft as something to do while we chat about games.

186. When games are frustrating (by design)

In weekly discussions that result in absolutely no clear answers, Nathan and Alex delve into the endless choices that make up games. What can we learn from video games, storytelling, and the real world, and how can we apply that to tabletop games?

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186. When games are frustrating (by design)

186. When games are frustrating (by design)