I have an anti-Fate manifesto in my heart too. I wonder if it’s the same one.

For me “gamification of drama” (like gamification in general) seems like an powerful but somewhat sledgehammery tool compared to, say, baking drama into the procedures/moves in more subtle or systematic ways. Yes, adept people can wield sledgehammers in subtle and nuanced ways, but it takes a lot of effort, because they’re really made for more smashy, gut-punchy stuff. And you never forget that you’re swinging around a sledge; it’s very clear to everyone, overshadowing a lot of other stuff. But that’s the point where my metaphor starts to fall apart.