Progression systems in games are far too often designed as Skinner boxes: psychological traps that feed us well-dosed rewards to create habit-forming loops of activity. Skinner boxes aren't rewarding in and of themselves, but progression systems can be, and they should be used to create a better gaming experience. Building in choices that allow the player to select (and tweak) their own build makes the player think ahead and makes progression part of the gaming experience itself.
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