Comment on "Benefit of the doubt" is a very important aspect of a game's success
termaxima@slrpnk.net 3 days ago
Sorry but this sounds kinda condescending to me. I know you’re trying to make a point about expectations affecting people’s judgement (which is obviously correct) but it really comes off as pretentious instead ; I hope this is not on purpose.
It feels like you’re saying “I thought about the game and asked questions while everyone was just dismissive and didn’t think, so it’s their fault for not enjoying it” (I know this is not what you said, I’m exaggerating so you can maybe see how you come off)
Ironically, by saying people shouldn’t be so dismissive, you are being quite dismissive of them. I think there are better ways to phrase what I believe to be your main argument (expectations affect experience), although I won’t pretend I’m great at those things (I probably sound quite condescending here ; I promise I’m actually trying to help)