There's also a lot to be said for developing an (ordinary) application like a game. The best games teach players how to play slowly, building up knowledge and c

There's also a lot to be said for developing an (ordinary) application like a game. The best games teach players how to play slowly, building up knowledge and confidence as the game progresses. The best apps do this too, giving you rewards and tips when necessary, streamlining the sign-up and introductory processes to gain the confidence of new users. Further: http://www.slideshare.net/dansaffer/gaming-the-web-using-the-structure-of-games-to-design-better-web-apps http://www.slideshare.net/dansaffer/gaming-the-web-using-the...