Walden, a game --A Philosophical Tale of Exploration & Survival
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Date: 2023-12-10
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Comments and reviews: 11
-loganromney9147
For those making the point that playing an indoor video game defeats the purpose of learning about nature and Thoreau, I would agree--EXCEPT that I think this game was designed mostly for educational purposes. Teachers and classrooms get it for almost free, so that teachers can let students have a fun connection with Thoreau and ideas like conservation.
It's not practical for teachers to take a bunch of students outside beyond school grounds (and most kids would just screw around anyway, and field trips to the woods are unlikely to get approval. So, here's something cool they can do in class that students might actually enjoy and get them thinking.
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For those making the point that playing an indoor video game defeats the purpose of learning about nature and Thoreau, I would agree--EXCEPT that I think this game was designed mostly for educational purposes. Teachers and classrooms get it for almost free, so that teachers can let students have a fun connection with Thoreau and ideas like conservation.
It's not practical for teachers to take a bunch of students outside beyond school grounds (and most kids would just screw around anyway, and field trips to the woods are unlikely to get approval. So, here's something cool they can do in class that students might actually enjoy and get them thinking.
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-inceptional
The problem is you can't really do this much anymore in the real world because someone somewhere always own most of the habitable land on Earth now, and if you want to stay on it you have to pay them to do so, which ties you into making money somehow, and that traps you back in the whole system again. That's what seems to be the case in the UK where I stay at least.
Edit: The bit about -taxes- goes exactly to my point.
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The problem is you can't really do this much anymore in the real world because someone somewhere always own most of the habitable land on Earth now, and if you want to stay on it you have to pay them to do so, which ties you into making money somehow, and that traps you back in the whole system again. That's what seems to be the case in the UK where I stay at least.
Edit: The bit about -taxes- goes exactly to my point.
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-actuallyalias
I am one of the most reclusive, lazy people I know. You gotta trust me when I tell you that I never say things like this. But this specific game has forced my hand. Say it with me, folks: PUT DOWN THE SCREEN AND JUST GO OUTSIDE ALREADY.
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I am one of the most reclusive, lazy people I know. You gotta trust me when I tell you that I never say things like this. But this specific game has forced my hand. Say it with me, folks: PUT DOWN THE SCREEN AND JUST GO OUTSIDE ALREADY.
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polygon
3. 5/10 was unable to comment extensively on a battle between ants, using it as a metaphor for pointless wars
also, didn't need to take inventory for the first 1/8 of the game, making for an incredibly dull introduction
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3. 5/10 was unable to comment extensively on a battle between ants, using it as a metaphor for pointless wars
also, didn't need to take inventory for the first 1/8 of the game, making for an incredibly dull introduction
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polygon
Im reading Walden right now and honestly I don't think its that bad. Its certainly not for everyone but for those who can appreciate it, it's very good. I'm going to have to check this out.
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Im reading Walden right now and honestly I don't think its that bad. Its certainly not for everyone but for those who can appreciate it, it's very good. I'm going to have to check this out.
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-markgallagher8357
It's not pronounced -Conn-CHORD, - it's -CON-kerd-! And, like almost everyone else, you pronounce Henry's last name wrong, too, but that is to be expected.
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It's not pronounced -Conn-CHORD, - it's -CON-kerd-! And, like almost everyone else, you pronounce Henry's last name wrong, too, but that is to be expected.
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-argella1300
I really hope they offer licenses to schools when the game is fully released. It would be a great addition to any high school English curriculum.
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I really hope they offer licenses to schools when the game is fully released. It would be a great addition to any high school English curriculum.
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-BeastectorLunar
get your cursor off the capture, henry. didn't they teach you anything at harvard? you fool i'm going to chuck your beans in the lake
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get your cursor off the capture, henry. didn't they teach you anything at harvard? you fool i'm going to chuck your beans in the lake
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polygon
So where are the loot boxes, shotguns, skins, griefers, streamers, trolls, zombies, upgrades, catapults, guilds, and advanced circuitry?
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So where are the loot boxes, shotguns, skins, griefers, streamers, trolls, zombies, upgrades, catapults, guilds, and advanced circuitry?
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-shoutmon1337
Based off the book about being in nature, here's a game where you sit at your computer instead of being in nature.
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Based off the book about being in nature, here's a game where you sit at your computer instead of being in nature.
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-vonOhzu
I lived in the area for several years and went there to swim during summers. The games needs way more ducks.
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I lived in the area for several years and went there to swim during summers. The games needs way more ducks.
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