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Liminality

Liminality is a word that can be defined as the sensation of feeling nostalgia despite having no memories of it, similar to Deja Vu. The word Liminality is derived from the Latin word līmen, meaning "threshold". The first use of the word was by anthropologist Arnold van Gennep in 1909 in his book The Rites of Passage. In 1964 the word was expanded upon by Victor Turner, getting it into the dictionary. Liminality is often provoked through imagery, although it is possible to incorporate it into text.

Liminal Spaces

Liminality is often if not always in the form of what we call Liminal Spaces

Liminal Spaces are described as any area that's large and empty. The most common liminal spaces are of hallways, or commonly visited locations such as the halls in malls, gas stations, suburban areas, and hallways. An image does not need to be completely empty to be described as liminal, there can be singular objects, empty bookshelves, lights, etc. To be in a liminal space means to be on the verge of something new but not exactly be there yet.

Use of Liminal Spaces in your level

It's not required for levels to have a use of liminality/liminal spaces, but it can add an authentic feel to your level. The addition of liminal spaces paired with a detailed description of the space with uncomfortable details such as the walls being damp and a moldy smell can give those who are reading a detailed picture in their mind. Try to make it as detailed as possible while still making it mysterious, hooking the reader in.

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