Dissecting Design -- The Two Faces of Warframe
9This week's Dissecting Design looks at the f2p game Warframe, and how it's trying to balance a game for new and existing players with an extensive Free to Play system.
0:00 -- Intro
0:57 -- Basic Gameplay and Customization
10:08 -- Mission Structure and Gameplay
26:07 -- Warframe's Monetization Design
45:30 -- Final Thoughts and the New Player's Experience
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