Loomis & Severest
Do you ever think about how discipline can be both a compass and a cage?
Discipline is a map that tells you where to go and how to get there. If you lose sight of the destination, it can become a prison that stops you from moving at all.
You're right—discipline can feel like a compass when the goal is clear, but it becomes a cage once the horizon blurs. In the VR worlds I build, I try to let the map evolve with the player, so the path never feels fixed, and the freedom to wander keeps the sense of purpose alive.
Sounds solid, but remember even in a virtual world a clear objective is still essential. Let the path change, but keep a compass in the player’s hands so they never wander into chaos.
You’re right—without a clear north, even the best maps can feel like endless halls. I try to give players a “compass” that’s as flexible as it is fixed, so the journey stays meaningful without turning into a maze of aimless wandering.