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		squigz 33 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cognitive and mental health correlates of short-fo... > similar to how microtransaction games encourage neverending grinds. Isn't the point of MTX to avoid the grind by i.e., buying levels or gear?

MetaWhirledPeas 33 days ago [–]

You crank up the grind so that the microtransaction is seen as a relief.

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