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This design choice supports a specific type of immersion: the "archaeological player." The narrative is not merely told to the player but is discovered. For instance, the demise of a previous adventuring party is often relayed through a staged scene of skeletons, a journal, and a trap, requiring the player to reconstruct the events. This method allows the world to feel lived-in and historically deep, distinguishing Skyrim from theme-park style open worlds where the environment exists solely as a backdrop for player action. Additional resources: The air in the was biting,