No more Game Mechanics in Fantasy, thank you

The introduction of RPG mechanics into the fantasy genre has been an interesting development. Surely this allows us to approach the classic story formulas and settings with fresh perspectives and innovative new ideas, right?

Maybe. But there's some serious problems we need to address, too.

The Warning: 00:00
The Intro: 00:10
The Problem: 02:39
The Source: 06:28
The Mechanics: 08:05
The Issues: 09:40
The Gamers: 12:01
The Benefits: 17:07
The Implications: 18:34
The Confession: 21:05
The End: 21:54

Includes Footage From:
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
KonoSuba
Log Horizon
Invader Zim
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
Solo Levelling
Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
Darkest Dungeon 2
So I'm a Spider, So What?
Warcraft: The Beginning (2016)
Cyberpunk Edgerunners
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Super Mario 64
Sword Art Online Abridged
Zombieland Saga
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
X-Men '97
Clash of the Titans (1981)
I'm the Max Level Newbie
Dragon Ball Z
Street Fighter VI
Dead Space (2023)
DOOM (2016)
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020)
Tomb Raider (2018)
Pokémon
Princess Connect! Re:Dive
Stock Footage