Lt. d&c:Guys? its a game. its whats more intersting and fun not whats realistic. if you still don't like for gameplay reasons, i respect that but still....
Often times, realism equates to what is "interesting and fun". I find that the more realistic something is, the more I can immerse myself in the game and become more invested in the outcome. This adds to my fun...
No one wants ambient life that interferes with the game and I don't think that is what people are asking for.
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