Making Losing Feel Like Winning

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Subtitle

The How and Why of Mixed Success

[Optional] Outline

• The desired emotional experience and the desired/required "win rates" don't always line up! What do?
• Winning that feels like losing
  • "Challenging" solo experiences: LoR life loss
  • Horror games?
  • Bonus objectives in Into the Breach
  • Scarce consumables in Darkest Dungeon
• Losing that feels like winning
  • Quests in MOBA games
  • Achievement awards in Overwatch
  • Gambling games: free spin!
• What makes things feel like winning?
• What makes things feel like losing?
• Use these same techniques to heighten emotional experiences of genuine losses and victories