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If the algorithm is mirroring actual player behavior, would a shift in design be effective without a corresponding shift in how users interact with discovery tools?
This mirrors the transition in digital media where click-through rates replaced editorial judgment, leading to the current era of SEO-optimized content.
the algorithm doesn't design the loop, it just selects which loop gets seen.
But developers change the game to fit the filter... it's like how mobile-first design priorities are migrating to PC to hit those engagement targets...
The success of titles like Big Walk suggests that a subset of players is actively seeking out these patient, non-quota driven experiences.
The workgroup noted that this prioritization often creates a retention cliff, where high initial volume leads to a rapid drop-off once the novelty fades.