Character Quote by Chris Avellone
“I think actually any morality system that rewards only the extremes is a flawed system. Players don't approach life that way, they don't approach games that way, and they shouldn't be trained to approach games that way. They shouldn't be in the mode where, "I've got to choose every good option." They should just play the game. And they should get equal consequences or rewards for that, that are different from the extremes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Design Talk, 2015
A moral system that only rewards extreme choices is unrealistic; it forces players into binary thinking rather than reflecting real life.
In simple terms: Extreme moral choices are too simplistic for games.
Key Takeaway
Design balanced moral options.
Themes
game design
ethics
player agency
balance
realism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- RPGs
- interactive storytelling
- educational simulations
Key Concepts
binary choice
reward structures
player psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games reward subtle moral behavior?
- What impact does binary morality have on player immersion?
A Different Perspective
Players may feel punished for nuanced decisions.
