The Truth About Modern Fighting Game Design and Rock Paper Scissors
RPS isn't new to fighting games. But based on our reactions to it lately, it seems like it would be. In this video, I explore the impact of RPS on the design of games and our decision-making within them! Also sorry about voiceover quality. I was sick while recording If you liked this video, please consider subscribing to help out the channel! You can also follow me here: / qmanchu1797 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/Qmanchu Additional Sources and Readings: https://docs.google.co... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:02 - Why's RPS Important? 06:31 - Too Many Interactions? 09:28 - Where Do We Go From Here? 11:36 - Conclusion
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