The Enduring Framework of Bullets and Bounty: Reward, Consequence, and Choice
1. The Foundation of Reward and Consequence Systems Bullets and bounty represent a powerful behavioral feedback mechanism—one rooted in ancient human instincts for reward and retribution, now refined through modern psychology and game design. At its core, this system links action to consequence: a bounty signifies value, while its pursuit or evasion shapes player decisions. […]
