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Escapism

An avatar gives the player a clean, pre-packaged consciousness through which to experience an imaginary world.
Frank Lantz
Roles: #Educator #Game Designer
Credits: #PARKING WARS #JUNKBOT #BIG URBAN GAME #GEARHEADS #DROP7 #ARCADIA
Tags: #Avatar #World Building

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