Engagement could also be done narratively, like how Helldivers does it with a patently fake but still engaging “campaign” progression. “We’re pushing the heretics back in Hab Block-33-A”, “Enemy force build up in Metalfab 36, expected to mount assault into the Torrent if not broken up”, etc. etc. Currently all the missions we do are way too disconnected from each other and everything else. Zones with multiple missions is a good framework, but like everything else it’s too half baked.
Got some friends to buy hell divers with the recent sale. Also a game that has better grind.
And it’s arcady fun! One of the few games I pull out my controller for. For Super Earth and Democracy! lol
Have a cup of LiberTEA!