Poll of the Day > Time-Based Energy Systems are fine if done right.

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When I'm at work, for example, I have work to do. Slipping in a few minutes of gameplay while doing stuff like waiting on hold, in the restroom, and so-forth really isn't an issue and I'm unlikely to ever use enough energy to ever require a recharge. Outside of work, so long as it isn't stifling, it's okay too. Utilizing it while doing stuff like riding the bus/train/subway still likely won't use THAT much energy. The problem only comes when the energy regen is SO low I have to wait for several hours just to do one thing without buying stuff *coughDungeonKeepercough*. Or, conversely, it's a game which I already purchased for home use.
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If it was fine for everyone it wouldn't serve any purpose since nobody would pay money to skip it. If an energy system exists in a game it's there to bother someone, even if it happens to line up with your playing habits nicely.
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