InWriting 150 Spring 2021byRishi Basu·May 8, 2021What I Want to Write AboutOften finding what it is that I want to write about is the hardest part. With most other writing courses, the topic of my writing was…A response icon3A response icon3
Rishi Basu·Apr 16, 2021Easter Eggs in GamesWhile nearly all games use challenges as a method to progress the game, I find that few use an “invitational” approach. Instead of forcing…A response icon1A response icon1
Rishi Basu·Apr 16, 2021Learning from TeaThe act of brewing, serving, and drinking tea is a constant act of failure and learning. The many stages that tea leaves go through…
Rishi Basu·Apr 14, 2021Problems with Challenges in GamesNearly all games have some aspect of challenge in them. While other media might be challenging, like complex music or writing, challenge…
InWriting 150 Spring 2021byRishi Basu·Apr 14, 2021A Human Aesthetic for GamesFor games to truly be able to transform people in meaningful ways, they need to love and respect the player so that the player can then…
InWriting 150 Spring 2021byRishi Basu·Mar 17, 2021How Should Games Teach?Games, as any other media, have historically been used to further oppressive systems. There are some fairly obvious examples of oppressive…A response icon1A response icon1
InExploring the Universe through RulesbyRishi Basu·Mar 7, 2021IntroductionThe universe is made up of rules with the nature of physics, the laws of countries, and the beliefs we hold. By asking questions like “if…
InExploring the Universe through RulesbyRishi Basu·Mar 7, 2021MathematicsThe Four Color Theorem: If you were to draw any number of lines on a piece of paper, no matter the configuration, you can always color the…
InExploring the Universe through RulesbyRishi Basu·Mar 7, 2021GamesI first played Minecraft when I was 9 years old after seeing my older brother playing it. Even though it is just a game about destroying…
