The other thread about favorite mechanics is great, so let’s also do the opposite: what are some of your most hated mechanics?

  • KickMeElmo@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Game timers. I want to screw around on my time. The more time-based a game becomes, the less I enjoy it.

    • nlm@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      This!

      There’s not much else in gaming that makes my blood boil as much as being rushed… especially in single player games. I’m usually playing to relax so please don’t stress me out.

    • Synthclair@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Yes! I remember that I could not really enjoy fallout 1 because of the 150 in-game days time limit to get the water chip…