JANK MANIFESTO

TAKE JOY IN PLAYERS VIOLATING YOUR CAREFULLY CRAFTED MECHANICS

FOR PLAY HAS NO CARE FOR THE INTENT OF THE DESIGNER

REJECT BEHAVIOURISM IN ALL ITS GUISES

STRIVE INSTEAD TO BUILD BEAUTIFUL, MUTABLE FICTIONS

WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SIMULATE IS AN ARTISTIC STATEMENT

AS IS HOW THE PLAYER BREAKS IT

DEATH TO UX

DEATH TO INCENTIVE

DEATH TO THE CORE LOOP

JANK IS A VIRTUE

THE IMMERSIVE SIM IS DEAD

LONG LIVE THE IMMERSIVE SIM

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March 29, 2022

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