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<blockquote data-quote="Umbran" data-source="post: 7640707" data-attributes="member: 177">I think I understand.However, let's talk about practicalities and human motivations for just a sec.&nbsp; You've (generic you, not you-Campbell) got a few hours every couple of weeks to play at your hobby.&nbsp; And there's a ton of other things you could do with that time.&nbsp; You have to choose.&nbsp; To be worth the time, the game needs a lot of bang-for-the-metaphorical-buck.&nbsp; And the drunkard's walk through events may not deliver that bang.&nbsp; Sometimes, you gotta steer the boat, not just ride the water's eddy currents.&nbsp; Being honest about what you want out of a game, and seeking it rather than waiting quietly for someone else to provide it, is not lack of integrity.You see, other than the *follow* the fiction, bit (which comes across to me as incredibly passive) I don't see any of that as in conflict with seeking particular story beats from time to time.&nbsp; Seeking your preferred story is showing a distinct desire to have relationships and emotions - just ones that don't look like they'll happen otherwise.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Umbran, post: 7640707, member: 177"] I think I understand. However, let's talk about practicalities and human motivations for just a sec. You've (generic you, not you-Campbell) got a few hours every couple of weeks to play at your hobby. And there's a ton of other things you could do with that time. You have to choose. To be worth the time, the game needs a lot of bang-for-the-metaphorical-buck. And the drunkard's walk through events may not deliver that bang. Sometimes, you gotta steer the boat, not just ride the water's eddy currents. Being honest about what you want out of a game, and seeking it rather than waiting quietly for someone else to provide it, is not lack of integrity. You see, other than the *follow* the fiction, bit (which comes across to me as incredibly passive) I don't see any of that as in conflict with seeking particular story beats from time to time. Seeking your preferred story is showing a distinct desire to have relationships and emotions - just ones that don't look like they'll happen otherwise. [/QUOTE]

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