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"The lensing effect of the window." Theming vs. Aesthetics; Parries
It’s hot in the clubhouse and hot in Ellen’s greenhouse this week, so your hosts are eager to crunch through some discussion. Ellen introduces the concept of the MDA framework, and the differences between Theming and Aesthetics, and Stephen comes to a major conclusion about parrying.
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Theming vs. Aesthetics
The MDA Framework
Wikipedia
Ellen promised Dictionary.com definitions, so here you go:
Aesthetics
Dictionary.com
Theme
Dictionary.com
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