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Old 03-30-2005, 10:51 PM   #146
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Originally Posted by Fairygdmther
My definition -
An adv game is the gradual unfolding of a story by a player by exploration and problem solving techniques, without resorting to violent means..
Okay, I'm gonna be here, and ask: What about platformers? There are plenty of them that have a solid story, problem solving, and no violence. Are they adventure games? And there are RPGs where it's quite possible to talk/sneak your way out of situations - no violence involved and story heavy. And, iirc, Thief encourages non-violence, exploration, and problem solving.
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