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Subject: Re: Gamplay "mechanics" you don't like?
Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:47:43 +0000
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On 20/12/2024 14:53, Justisaur wrote:
>> I really don't like grinding at all and to me character progressions 
>> should be based on organic rewards from just playing the game. It's 
>> one of the reasons I don't even like crafting in games, I have no 
>> interest in wondering around trying to gather ingredients.
>>
> 
> Oof, crafting.  Yeah that's another thing I usually don't like.  There's 
> some games where it's pretty limited and it works.  Or just the game is 
> about crafting like Minecraft.

That's basically my view but I feel the problem comes when it's been 
added not because it's a positive for the game experience but instead 
just used as cheap filler so the game is longer.