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Unchained Mysteries
Unchaained Mysteries is an experimental, nonlinear role-playing game where the players follow multiple stories simultaneously in one scenario. The first part challenges traditional linear or branching scene structures and argues that uncertainty should be present for a mystery to work well as it provides motivation through not knowing what will happen next. In contrast, Unchaained Mysteries is built around an overarching premise of rebuilding mysteries from scratch with supporting characters impacted by the central crime event driving dramatic tension throughout the scenario rather than relying on concrete clues and planned reveals typical in other media formats like video games or films that may be more linear story structures but lack unpredictable elements.
Price:
$10.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 6 reviews)
Published:
Updated:
12 July 2023 @ 17:14
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