{"version": "1.0", "type": "rich", "title": "If you ever find yourself tempted to snipe at someone that something might be a game to them, but it's real life to you -- ...", "author_name": "kontextmaschine", "author_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "provider_name": "kontextmaschine", "provider_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "url": "https://kontextmaschine.com/post/75209733926/", "html": "<p>If you ever find yourself tempted to snipe at someone that something might be a game to them, but it&rsquo;s <em>real life</em> to you &ndash; <br/><br/>First off keep in mind that the distribution of resources, position, and narrative validity are just as real and consequential to them!<br/><br/>Second, remember that those two things aren\u2019t opposed! There are <em>plenty</em> of games with consequences that extend beyond the ludic realm, like high-stakes gambling, russian roulette, duelling, politics, or war!<br/><br/>Your survival, physical, and mental health <em>are</em> a game!<br/><br/>And if you keep that in mind while you play, you\u2019ll not only win more often, but you\u2019ll have more fun!</p>"}