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: A foundational look at the "cozy" genre, defining it through authenticity and honest human pleasures. Cook discusses how multiplayer games can build real relationships despite lacking tactile feedback [21]. Practical Development Insights

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: Discusses the importance of cause and effect loops. If a player hits a switch and a door opens 60 seconds later, they rarely realize the two are linked [19]. Other "Lost Garden" Topics : A foundational look at the "cozy" genre,