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"The only difference between programming and games is that games have win conditions."

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[-] Lmaydev@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think the term "virtual toy" applies really well for Minecraft.

Like Lego you can set goals for yourself but there aren't strict win or lose conditions.

But the diversity of what's possible with video games certainly muddies the waters compared to classic games.

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