I think most RPGs are a great candidate for this question. If a villain suddenly knows about leveling and gear stats, his main goal would become to level up as much as possible, potentially starting a whole genocide to farm XP

Also how would politics and society change? Do you tax level ups? Make new laws that keep certain builds illegal? Would you be able to join the Imperial Army after completing the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim?

  • ChaosMiles07@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Metroid Prime:

    Space Pirate encrypted data decoded.

    Log 11.222.8

    Science Team is attempting to reverse-engineer Samus Aran’s arsenal, based off of data acquired from her assaults on our forces. Progress is slow, but steady. Command would dearly enjoy turning Aran’s weapons against her. We believe we can implement Beam weapon prototypes in three cycles. Aran’s Power Suit technology remains a mystery, especially the curious Morph Ball function. All attempts at duplicating it have ended in disaster; four test subjects were horribly broken and twisted when they engaged our Morph Ball prototypes. Science Team wisely decided to move on afterward.

    Now imagine if it worked.