> But there is only so much room for muscle memory or context to switch between.

People can learn to juggle plates while riding a unicycle. They can play prog rock on two-necked guitars. A handful of keybindings is like a drop in the bucket for what our nervous system is capable of encoding.

Fear and doubt are mighty enemies. “Did I make the right choice?” haunts us all.

But when exploration is (temporarily at least) an end in itself, trying a new sword, moat-digging technique, or trebuchet mechanism is inherently satisfying.