Because we do not all live in vacuums (Destiny)

by Monochron, Friday, August 28, 2015, 13:07 (3166 days ago) @ kidtsunami

Because you caring matters in the end.

Listen, we're not having an existential argument here. No one thinks that doin real good in da vidya game is going to give my life meaning in the end or whatever. You suggesting that my caring has to matter is just petty.

At a direct level, you enjoying that hollow achievement that level gives you actively encourages developers to scratch that itch for you.

Good maybe I'll get to have more fun! Wee!
But no seriously, I'm no fan of devs replacing lasting or powerful experiences with mediocre rewards. That doesn't mean I'm going to try to dislike them though. Instead I make long posts on forums like this one giving constructive (or sometimes not) criticisms.

At a macro level, I just think humanity would be better off discouraging celebrating insignificant achievements.

What kind of celebration do you think I'm having over here? Because I'm pretty sure you know but you are trying to act like I am handing out participation trophies to everyone who found their ship and made it to the City. Let's drop the act. No is suggesting that.