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Lucas Blair is a game designer and PhD. candidate in Modeling and Simulation at the University of Central Florida. His research on the use of achievements to enhance player performance, self-efficacy, and motivation has been a convenient excuse to play games all day.

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The Cake Is Not a Lie: How to Design Effective Achievements, Part 3The Cake Is Not a Lie: How to Design Effective Achievements, Part 3
byLucas Blair
May 25, 2011
12 Min Read
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The Cake Is Not a Lie: How to Design Effective Achievements, Part 2The Cake Is Not a Lie: How to Design Effective Achievements, Part 2
byLucas Blair
May 11, 2011
10 Min Read

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