Choice, Roleplaying, and Immersion | Cyberpunk Analysis

[droqen]

Re: footnotesforthefuture's
"Choice, Roleplaying, and Immersion | Cyberpunk Analysis"

I found my way to this video twice -- once via Paradise, but more importantly the second time within the context of a specific conversation. So, my [AB] in this context:

[ A. How can I prioritize my "feeling" in context of systemic games? Roleplaying, perhaps -- but does the existence of win states conflict with the desire to roleplaying?
  B. It is most possible, perhaps only possible, to roleplay & feel in the absence of systemic mastery. Each person arrives at mastery of a masterable system at their own pace, and it is possible to avoid achieving mastery for a time. Replaying is often at odds. ]

[droqen]

(29:50) "My enjoyment of Cyberpunk—and anyone's enjoyment of any game—is a personal experience."

[droqen]

(36:58) "The first time this happens makes for great vibes, but as it happens again and again, it becomes clear that this is a mechanism. . ."

[droqen]

"ruined the rhythm of my roleplaying . . . I stopped being my character, and started being a player looking to complete content"