Examining the Implementation of Rock, Paper, Scissors, Balance in Video Games (Critical Thought)

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Foundation (2019)
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Today's critical thought looks at Rock Paper Scissors balance in strategy games and how it works as a foundation, and where designers can go wrong with it.
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