Balance in Game Design

Balance is an often misunderstood concept in games, as it isn't necessarily the objective of design, but a tool to craft specific experiences. Beyond simply how games get balanced though, why is this an ideal we strive for in our systems of play?

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Game Balance - Ian Schreiber, Brenda Romero

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https://www.eurogamer.net/elden-ring-...

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   • A Course About Game Balance  

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   • How to play Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate...  

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   • Why modern games seem to lack depth  

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