I wish. I bet they’d behave themselves better than some of our representatives.

I do agree that the experience we veterans have is broader and generally more useful than that of newbies. But new players bring something to the table we don’t - a fresh view. They’re unburdened by the knowledge we have, and are able to point out weaknesses in the “early game” we don’t even perceive as weaknesses because we know, from hundreds or thousands of play-hours, how to bypass or overcome such challenges.

Should we let kindergarten kids run the parliament? Probably not. But we can let them voice their own opinions regarding things that matter to them, and take that into account when making decisions.

Same with new players. The beginner area should be designed in a way that keeps in mind what the genuinely new players, not veterans restarting with another character, need. I think the new Journey system is great for new players, even if the reception from us veterans was lukewarm at best.

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