Can one get by on lightness alone?

[John Paul]

Can one have a decent-tight game with just these elements?-

lightness, playfulness, sense of humor, joking,

funny honesty(self-deprecating humor), and escalation (of course)? And some social proof 

 

[NoSelfSelf]

You cant cheat the game you already lost..

[Cass Cassini]

It has to be a mix of salt and pepper.  Get the idea. 

[something_else]

11 hours ago, John Paul said:

Can one have a decent-tight game with just these elements?-

lightness, playfulness, sense of humor, joking,

funny honesty(self-deprecating humor), and escalation (of course)? And some social proof 

 

It’s not that useful to think about. Your time is better spent going and being sociable a lot. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t

[petar8p]

19 hours ago, John Paul said:

Can one have a decent-tight game with just these elements?-

This question indicates that you don't do what you know you should be doing.

 

The only shortcut is admitting to no shortcuts..

[actuallyenlightened]

If you see life as a 'fun game' and have no shadow whatsoever then yes. The catch is that you'd have to take life seriously until you get there

[John Paul]

8 hours ago, actuallyenlightened said:

If you see life as a 'fun game' and have no shadow whatsoever then yes. The catch is that you'd have to take life seriously until you get there

I think this is correct