like. the thing which made the oculus sequence feel earned and impactful is that we could've biffed it. we could've failed to do overtures for someone, and then reaped the consequences. we didn't, of course, but it felt like a reward for getting them.

whereas these options are just impossible. there's nothing that could lead to there not being a victor in the tournament, so the choice presented here is as ornamental as trying to Endure. this victory feels hollow, like nothing was risked and nothing was gained