EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 12 MIN
#26 Star Realms vs Ascension
from Scratching an Itch · host Zivan
Star Realms has player life; Ascension has a victory point pool. Both games have the core mechanic of buying cards from the center row to build your deck in a play session. However, they feel completely different. Yesterday, I talked about how that decision for the victory condition changed mechanics, and today I’m using the theory of constructed emotion to explain how that changes perception and therefore emotional experiences. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zivanovic.substack.com
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#26 Star Realms vs Ascension
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