more likes and dislikes

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Things that l like,
- The independent evaluation of state, with  limited input but large consequence
- Stimulating representation of state, evocative
- Accessibility and choices that are put in context

Things that I dislike,
- Knowing all possible interactions at a given point with no possibile side effects
- Side effects which are too disconnected to inputs
- Open ended scenarios

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