Re: Making players afraid for their characters

From: Mandacaru <samclau_at_...>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:55:48 -0000

Jane Williams <janewilliams20_at_...> wrote:
> Yes - but in both cases, you know that you're not
> really in danger. That's almost the point. The monster
> on the screen can't come and get you (especially if
> you hide behind the sofa).

When I was seven-ish and Thatcher was Education Minister but was not yet a name, I used to hide behind the sofa when she appeared on telly.

It may have taken some time, but I do feel that she subsequently got me, to a certain degree.

Sam.