Post AwMW5CVF711czbDKQS by stux@mstdn.social
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(DIR) Post #AwMV8HmHrB6uGc5rKS by stux@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T15:17:03Z
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Two gamedevs with whom I talk a lot came up with the idea to create a dedicated game for kids but with a set of rules we should abide: - There must be a lesson of good in the game- The game should be focussed on learning in a fun create way- No violence / gore- No lootboxes / gamblig / in-app purchases- One-time set price- Not making it addictiveI think that could be a very fun project!
(DIR) Post #AwMVULrDMztTI2v6w4 by kellyromanych@mastodon.social
2025-07-21T15:21:00Z
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@stux nice :) I could imagine helping them practice deep listening & cooperating
(DIR) Post #AwMVktqelB4vLQY9Vg by Moosader@mastodon.gamedev.place
2025-07-21T15:23:59Z
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@stux I have thought of making a math game where you earn "loot boxes" in the game to get cute hats for your characters, with the goal of getting kids addicted to math lol. But, yeah I understand, we don't want to exploit people any more than they're already being exploited by like literally everything else. u_uI'd probably just make a store for in-game-currency to unlock things.
(DIR) Post #AwMVyCcgGf6FKzM8lU by jbouter@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T15:26:25Z
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@stux knowing you are Dutch, there's a great episode by Lubach on how certain shows for kids are made extra addictive. Considering they do a lot of testing on how to get children addicted, perhaps you could watch the episode and apply the exact opposite to prevent it from happening😁 in a few years time, I would love to introduce my kid to a "proven kid friendly and not addictive" style game.
(DIR) Post #AwMW5CVF711czbDKQS by stux@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T15:27:42Z
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@jbouter Ive seen it ❤️ But to be honest, it is SUPER easy to add such a tingFor example super quick of out of my head are timers 😉 We can set timers for the X amount the player can play otherwise the game wont run for exampleBut there are so much more solutions
(DIR) Post #AwMWGwoZGb33oLr2cS by jbouter@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T15:29:49Z
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@stux a limit on daily quests :-) if, after some point, there's simply nothing left to do - they'll quit and return the next day. That way you don't exclude anyone who takes a little longer to complete something 🙃 ah, plenty of ideas I'm sure. I'm confident you'll make something nice if you decide to do it!
(DIR) Post #AwMWiqeRm6t8nwQO1o by hexaheximal@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T15:34:53Z
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@stux I've dealt with an *educational* game platform which violates at least 3 of those rules 💀
(DIR) Post #AwMXWvwCOX1bg9buHQ by lexgordon@mastodon.social
2025-07-21T15:43:53Z
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@stux this is such a refreshing take. like a cozy game that actually respects kids (and parents). feels rare nowadays. are you thinking something story-based? puzzle?
(DIR) Post #AwMZn4NYyfAgOvER84 by stux@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T16:09:15Z
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@lexgordon Yess!A magic based 3D RPG where kids need to solve fun, creative puzzles to progress
(DIR) Post #AwMZxeHYLU9CeFStpw by stux@mstdn.social
2025-07-21T16:11:08Z
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The current idea is to go with a 3D RPG-ish magic based game for a few reasonsIf we include magic we can have some sort of (cute) combat agains the evilMagic is the most far from reality so easier to keep apart from things like swords or fighting that's not doneMagic can be used to solve puzzles in the world to progress
(DIR) Post #AwMllOoVELNMeFnoqu by sam@togl.me
2025-07-21T18:18:12Z
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@stux I feel like this needs to be a set of Dogme-style rules for a whole slew of kids games.