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Tranquility: Can a Game Make You Relax?

Discussion in 'General Gaming' started by Machination, Sep 27, 2012.

  1. Machination Novice

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    Hello!

    I'm part of a group of gamers, working on a fun concept for an app.
    The Concept:

    Most games are about doing; achieving objectives, pumping adrenaline... but can we make a game that does the opposite? Can we create a compelling game that keeps you interested, but while keeping you relaxed? We are developing the concept of a game played in short sessions which unlock stages of relaxation and reward taking your time.

    If you'd like to help us refine the idea, you're more than welcome to take this quick survey we've whipped up.

    I'm enjoying the community here, and hoping to contribute something of worth to the industry at large. Here's to exploring different directions in gaming.
    -Machination
     
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  2. felipepepe Prestigious Gentleman Codex's Heretic Patron

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    Wrong forum bro, people around here relax playing stuff like Jagged Alliance 2, Master of Orion or Crusader Kings...
     
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  3. Father Walker Potato Ranger

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    Felipepepepepepe got it right I think. Generally, I find most games I play relaxing... Although I always grab Myst or Riven if I want to get super chilled. Great games with great atmosphere they are.

    Not going to waste time with your survey, though.
     
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  4. Awor Szurkrarz Arcane In My Safe Space

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    Torture Game. Too bad it doesn't feature screams.
     
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  5. Serious_Business Best Poster on the Codex

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    I'll make you relax with my fist
     
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  6. Gregz Arcane

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    I will watch this thread. I have been playing World of Tanks lately which is resulting in:

    :x

    I must find a more peaceful gaming space.
     
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  7. Kukulkan Learned

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    I listen to music if I want to be relaxed. A game that makes you relax is either too easy or barely even a game.
     
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  8. DraQ Prestigious Gentleman Arcane

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    Sections of games can be relaxing (for example flying in a peaceful system in Frontier has always been relaxing to me), but something that's relaxing all the time can at very most be a light puzzle game, realistically not an actual game, but more like digital toy/sandbox/*actual*hiking sim.

    As for iBlahblah, most people here wouldn't be caught dead with anything from Apple.
     
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  9. mck Arbiter

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    Can I give it a try?

    Is it free?
     
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