"It's Perfect, I Hate It": The Fate Core System, The Pursuit Of Fidelity, and The Uncanny Valley

Today, we’re diving into the Fate Core System—a game often hailed as the ultimate system for streamlined, narrative-driven play. But is perfection always a good thing? While some laud Fate’s thoroughness and flexibility, others find it strangely…too? polished? Is there such a thing as a system being too good? Surely it is better for a game to be too good than to suck, right? I mean…RIGHT? What kind of gameplay experience does Fate create, and what might the designers’ motivations reveal about its impact? As I attempt to answer these questions in this video, I will almost certainly alienate at least 200 of you, the loyal army of… What shall we call you?… Fate Weavers??? We also explore the broader motivations behind game design, using examples like Blades in the Dark, EZD6, Between the Skies, and some others that I can't remember just this moment. Why do some games emphasize cinematic storytelling, while others prioritize challenge, accessibility, or intricate simulation? Finally, we tackle the question: When does perfection become too perfect? From the uncanny valley of systems to the quirks and complexities that give games their soul, this video delves into how imperfection might be the key to connection. At this point, Man Alone wants me to admit that he is eating fudge striped cookies while dictating the video description from the couch, and he just told me" just sort of write some fluff or whatever, they'll stop reading after like the second paragraph… In fact you could actually write in the description that I said this." I've never written a video description before, it's kind of fun. By the way I am his friend A.T. I have to figure out a cool code name for the channel like Mr. 55 has… Anyway, let me finish it up Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Or how about my 50+ page full color illustrated solo Dragonbane supplement? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Be among the first to be notified on the launch of the Kickstarter for the new solo mystery game by ‪@RavensridgeEmporium‬ ''Caught in the Rain'': https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Links to games/Supplements in the video: Fate Core System: https://evilhat.com/product/fate-core... Blades in the Dark: https://evilhat.com/product/blades-in... EZD6 by ‪@Runehammer1‬ and ‪@theDMsCraft‬: Between the Skies by ‪@exaltedfuneral‬: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/produc... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @amanisalone   Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio