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Whats one of the laziest writing devices used in gaming? (alien.top)
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I think for me it has to be games that have a well thought out beginning like Sable or Children of the Light but just dont have an ending.

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[–] Lecompte@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Tragically, the same narrative issue that occurs in any setting... Also the name of a video game or three! Deux ex machina (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deus_ex_machina). "....  is a plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem in a story is suddenly or abruptly resolved by an unexpected and unlikely occurrence. Its function is generally to resolve an otherwise irresolvable plot situation...."