I never even noticed flow state but now I'm thinking back at all the games I play to see if they do it well, and I think one that does is Terraria. It has 4 difficulties so regardless of skill level you can find the one that keeps the game from being mindlessly easy but isn't frustratingly hard, and every time you get a new weapon or kill a boss for the first time it feels like your getting ever so closer to your end goal.

I guess you could say... you just gotta let it flow.... i'll show myself out

I would say a great way to "enter" a flow state mechanically (enter as in, reach a certain level of concentration by yourself, without needing to depend on your instinct) is: - spend time observing mistakes, like replays or boss patterns (metroidvania bosses are a good example because you actively get rewarded by dodging a boss's move, by doing damage to the boss) Generally, taking a minute to assess where you messed up is great for self development, not just for a "flow" state. - find out what rewards you and what doesn't ( we are animals, animal decision making is based on reward and punishment, if you get rewarded for an action, you will do it again) find the correct action in a certain situation, and do that consistently, while removing the incorrect actions.( This is great on creating a folder in your brain with information about a boss for example, you learn his patterns and you beat him, and now on the next playthrough, you reach the boss again, and now you can beat him easily because your brain is using that folder full of the information you yourself gathered). - set challenges where there are none ( even for mundane stuff, even a simple self imposed rule can make you go at full capacity) by setting a challenge I don't mean something unrealistic like being nr 1 in a ranked game, just try to be a better version of yourself by testing what you know and don't know.

This video quality is amazing, how do you only have 500 subs?

I am watching this as a game designer not player. You cant put yourself in the flow as a player. That is for the designer. I have been trying to remember Jonas name to rewatch his new video on this topic. Couldn't remember but got it from your video. Thanks.

Interesting topic that i’m glad you fleshed out! Also, I think Metroid Dread lends itself well to keeping a good ‘flow’ and it’s extremely satisfying the whole way through, so i’d highly recommend trying it out in case you haven’t.

its so clear that u understand this stuff at such an in depth level bc the script & all the info you present is like so thought out and interesting!! THE EDITING, PACING, ENGAGEMENT MM ALL SO GOOD

Flow state isn't just a thing in games, it's a thing in basically everything you do. The example of not being in flow state with a podcast that you're invested in is, i think, an example of flow, but for the podcast, not the game. Flow occurs when you can't put down a book, when you're in the rhythm of writing or doing an assignment or making something.

again, great video, hope to see a newo one soon c:

Great vid

Damn, i saw my boy fruiters felix 1:26

The easiest way to enter Flow State is to completely forget about it. You'll enter it when you need it. Trust yourself.

Tink vid + new mc server clips

great vid