A Critical Thought on Randomization

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Original post: http://game-wisdom.com/critical/randomization-game-design

For today's critical thought, we're talking about randomization. The use of randomized or procedurally generated elements can elevate a game, but not all randomization is created equal.

There are two broad categories to look at. Micro changes that only impact things on a short scale. And Macro changes that affect generation and how the game is played. I also talked about why there is no such thing as an infinitely replayable game.
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