Fun
Fun keeps you engaged in a difficult activity. Even if you are not good at what your are doing, having fun is important to keep you motivated and not giving … Continue reading Fun
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The Loop
Every game has a loop. A need is presented, the hero attempts to solve the need, there is a problem or conflict, the hero defeats or solves the problem, and … Continue reading The Loop
Questing
Questing is an essential part of any computer adventure game. In a quest the hero receives a mission from the bland like “fetch 10 tree bark samples” to the extravagant … Continue reading Questing
New Adventure Calls
“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” -Leonardo da Vinci Adventure starts when … Continue reading New Adventure Calls
The Hero’s Journey
“In the cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek” ~ Joseph Campbell Key Events in the Hero’s Journey Status Quo: This is where we start Call to … Continue reading The Hero’s Journey
No Excuses
“If it’s important you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.” ~ Ryan Blair What keeps you from working out? If you are like me, you have … Continue reading No Excuses
Emotional Power
“What does it take to make you angry?” This was said to Oliver Queen in the show Arrow (season 2, episode 2) by the copycat vigilante Roy. They were in … Continue reading Emotional Power
Failure
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”~ Winston Churchill Nothing makes me feel more inadequate than failure. A prime example of … Continue reading Failure
Love Yourself
“When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that is where passion is born.” ~ Zig Ziglar
Embrace Dissatisfaction
I was happy with myself until yesterday. Something happened yesterday that radically changed my perception of reality. I became thoroughly dissatisfied with myself. The message of dissatisfaction was delivered while … Continue reading Embrace Dissatisfaction
Future Self with Today’s Habits
Future Self fuses together the impact of healthy habits with the fun of video games. Wellness habits lead to longer happier lives, but the problem is the payoff for the … Continue reading Future Self with Today’s Habits
