The Fundamental Concept: Encouraging Player Mindfulness
A session reminder works because it pulls you to the present. When you’re immersed in a game, hours can pass by without you noticing. Psychologists describe this state “flow.” It’s engaging, but it can also lead you to forget of everything else. The reminder functions as a neutral check-in. It carefully disrupts that flow and returns control to your conscious mind. That moment of awareness is critical. It lets you make a decision about your play depending on how you feel right now, not just on autopilot.