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The Player of Games
The Player of Games by
Iain M. Banks
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A game is a game, and non-game elements are simply noise.
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The difference between success and failure is in the extent to which we can stomach the noise.
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All things can be understood in terms of games. And all games can be played.
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In every dream, there is an element of loss.
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My empire is incredible, but so much of it is made of nothing.
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Power is usually a negative thing, but in this case, the game can purify it.
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There's a fine line between strategy and cruelty.
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The goal is to achieve a position where you can change the rules of the game.
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With knowledge comes power, and with power comes terrible responsibility.
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Victory is not just a matter of winning the game; it is about understanding its essence.
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Genres Featured In The Player of Games
Science Fiction
(Dominant)
Space Opera
(Major)
Political Fiction
(Prominent)
Adventure
(Notable)
Dystopian
(Sub-Genre)
Philosophical
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Themes Featured In The Player of Games
Power and Control
(Significant)
Game Theory and Strategy
(Major)
Cultural Imperialism
(Moderate)
Identity and Self-Discovery
(Noticable)
Technology and Society
(Significant)
Morality and Ethics
(Moderate)
Competition and Rivalry
(Moderate)
Isolation and Alienation
(Minor)
Tones In The Player of Games
Intrigue
(Moderate)
Ambition
(Strong)
Tension
(Noticable)
Satire
(Mild)
Isolation
(Mild)
Reflection
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Conflict
(Very Strong)
Exhiliration
(Moderate)
Philosophical
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Cynicism
(Mild)
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