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Change The World (The Watch) with Ema Acosta
Jun 22, 2023
Ema Acosta discusses gender dynamics in The Watch RPG, inducing emotions through technical language, balancing misery with hope, and the game mechanics of 'Change The World'. Topics include rail shooter RPGs, crying during gameplay, and the emotional depth experienced at the gaming table.
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- 'The Watch' focuses on emotional storytelling over combat, emphasizing the personal toll of war.
- 'Change the World' mechanic in 'The Watch' allows players to shape lasting cultural transformations in the game world.
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Emphasizing the Emotional Depth of 'The Watch'
Discussion centered on the emotional intensity and narrative focus of 'The Watch,' a military fantasy RPG where players combat the patriarchy-like entity, the Shadow. The game's mechanics emphasize the emotional toll and consequences of war, highlighting personal anguish and storytelling over traditional battle sequences. Players engage in extensive camp scenes, portraying grief, friendship, and trauma rather than solely focusing on combat scenarios. 'The Watch' ensures players always defeat the patriarchy but explores the aftermath and personal costs of such victories.
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