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Opinion Poll: Should Steam Developers Be Permitted To Include Impossible Achievements?

Opinion Poll: Should Steam Developers Be Permitted To Include Impossible Achievements?

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Lolaloliepop
Junior Member
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07-29-2023, 08:37 AM
#1
This concept mirrors the one in the Stanley Parable, though it differs in tone. The article highlights how such narratives can feel frustrating when they don't deliver on expectations. It’s a common reaction to find these stories unengaging or misleading.
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Lolaloliepop
07-29-2023, 08:37 AM #1

This concept mirrors the one in the Stanley Parable, though it differs in tone. The article highlights how such narratives can feel frustrating when they don't deliver on expectations. It’s a common reaction to find these stories unengaging or misleading.

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PonyFairy2
Junior Member
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08-11-2023, 10:30 AM
#2
why does it matter?
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PonyFairy2
08-11-2023, 10:30 AM #2

why does it matter?

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DA_Red_Gamer
Member
225
08-19-2023, 04:14 PM
#3
For individuals who value each accomplishment equally

To those who crave complete recognition
May this be your moment of triumph
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DA_Red_Gamer
08-19-2023, 04:14 PM #3

For individuals who value each accomplishment equally

To those who crave complete recognition
May this be your moment of triumph

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Losfun
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08-21-2023, 03:49 AM
#4
What a perspective! Games used to lack achievements, but they’re way more fun now. Achievements are great motivators, like getting a tasty treat—stick it out and you’ll get it!
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Losfun
08-21-2023, 03:49 AM #4

What a perspective! Games used to lack achievements, but they’re way more fun now. Achievements are great motivators, like getting a tasty treat—stick it out and you’ll get it!

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ItzAwesomeness
Junior Member
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08-21-2023, 12:11 PM
#5
There's no real reason why not, some do it as a kind of "pre-release" or such of things to come, such as Kill 10 Zombies when there's no zombie feature yet. Some do it just to catch hackers and will dev-ban anyone who gets it (Payday 2 has a few like this, minus the dev ban because no one cares it's Payday 2)
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ItzAwesomeness
08-21-2023, 12:11 PM #5

There's no real reason why not, some do it as a kind of "pre-release" or such of things to come, such as Kill 10 Zombies when there's no zombie feature yet. Some do it just to catch hackers and will dev-ban anyone who gets it (Payday 2 has a few like this, minus the dev ban because no one cares it's Payday 2)

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SuperEllen
Junior Member
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08-21-2023, 07:17 PM
#6
I don’t seek victories, yet there are milestones out there that feel impossible. But if you’ve invested a lot of time, those who truly enjoy the game will push themselves to reach them.
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SuperEllen
08-21-2023, 07:17 PM #6

I don’t seek victories, yet there are milestones out there that feel impossible. But if you’ve invested a lot of time, those who truly enjoy the game will push themselves to reach them.

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kaaskotskikker
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08-27-2023, 01:32 AM
#7
The conversation about accomplishments has always been a side note since the xb360 launched. It didn’t change much then, and it still doesn’t. Unless there’s real value linked to these achievements, it doesn’t really add up.
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kaaskotskikker
08-27-2023, 01:32 AM #7

The conversation about accomplishments has always been a side note since the xb360 launched. It didn’t change much then, and it still doesn’t. Unless there’s real value linked to these achievements, it doesn’t really add up.

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SophiaPav
Member
142
08-28-2023, 04:45 AM
#8
I believe that's unrealistic. Making simple tasks necessary for advancing game achievements also feels unnecessary.
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SophiaPav
08-28-2023, 04:45 AM #8

I believe that's unrealistic. Making simple tasks necessary for advancing game achievements also feels unnecessary.

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xId0
Member
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09-10-2023, 03:56 AM
#9
I don’t care about accomplishments, though some people do, and others also have OCD. I don’t enjoy fake mysteries—those who played tiiba will tell you exactly what I mean (the game makes up a lot of things, and nothing makes sense).
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xId0
09-10-2023, 03:56 AM #9

I don’t care about accomplishments, though some people do, and others also have OCD. I don’t enjoy fake mysteries—those who played tiiba will tell you exactly what I mean (the game makes up a lot of things, and nothing makes sense).

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XWhiteWingX
Junior Member
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09-12-2023, 08:42 AM
#10
It's frustrating when games offer achievements for hitting 100% of them, but you can't truly finish the game with a perfect score. You can't reach every single achievement in the list because some are only unlocked under specific conditions. If you found this point confusing, it shows you understand what makes certain goals impossible in games. Those unachievable tasks are illogical and shouldn't exist.
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XWhiteWingX
09-12-2023, 08:42 AM #10

It's frustrating when games offer achievements for hitting 100% of them, but you can't truly finish the game with a perfect score. You can't reach every single achievement in the list because some are only unlocked under specific conditions. If you found this point confusing, it shows you understand what makes certain goals impossible in games. Those unachievable tasks are illogical and shouldn't exist.

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