A Mechanic Reimagined

The Prompt

Design a game mechanic — digital or analogue — that translates a specific aspect of a psychological condition (psychosis, anxiety, dissociation, or another) into an interactive experience, drawing on Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice as a model for responsible and immersive representation. Specify the condition, the mechanic, and what it is intended to make the player feel. Playtest the mechanic with at least one other person and record what the playtest revealed about the relationship between mechanical design and empathetic understanding.

Completion Criteria

A written specification of the mechanic (the condition, the interactive design, the intended experience), the date and conditions of the playtest, and a short account of what the playtest disclosed.

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