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Unnecessary cynicism (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca to c/rant
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Sorry, I'm high, I don't know if this is going to make any sense

I have a board game called Disney villainous and most of its expansions. My aunt told me the only reason they make expansions is to make more money.

She's right, Disney's primary goal in making board games is to make money. But my question is so what? Seriously, as opposed to what? What would be the non-cynical reason they would make more board games? Each expansion does add new elements, creativity and fun are also goals of the makers. But yeah, the primary goal is money. I just don't get why my aunt felt a need to point that out. Yes, they're doing it for money. What is the alternative reason you're suggesting they should be doing it? I think it was that she thought they were claiming the expansions were necessary when they're really optional.

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[–] reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is she an indie board game enthusiast who would prefer you to play less corporate boardgames that were created as passion projects?

I think you should cling to whatever happiness your board game brings you.

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No, she isn't a board game enthusiast

[–] reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 day ago

I wouldn’t take her very seriously on this topic then, use your ethical qualms for more serious matters. I’m sure thoughtful people helped create the game and were grateful to be paid to do something they enjoy, despite the inherent ick of having to do it on behalf of a company. If I made a game for a company I would definitely be happy people enjoyed my details regardless of whether it was tied to my pay somehow.