Subtractive Design

David Sirlin · 12 Aug 2014

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Subtractive design is the process of strengthening core elements by removing imperfections and extraneous parts.

Their wordsSubtractive design is the process of removing imperfections and extraneous parts in order to strengthen the core elements.
Our reading
The essence of customizable card games is gameplay, and collectability acts as a barrier between players and the game.

Their wordsI propose that the essence of customizable card games is the gameplay, and that collectability is purely a barrier between players and the game.

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