The Lens of Freedom

A feeling of freedom is one of the things that separates games from other forms of entertainment. To make sure your players feel as free as possible, ask yourself these questions:

• When do my players have freedom of action? Do they feel free at these times?
• When are they constrained? Do they feel constrained at these times?
• Are there any places I can let them more free than they do now?
• Are there any places where they are overwhelmed by too much freedom?