The beta is designed to be linear, easy, and fast. It's effectively a tutorial, and set at an easy difficulty. Hell, the randomization has only recently been worked in.

But the mechanics are solid, the gearing and crafting is fun. It's Diablo.

Taking this further are games like Psychonauts, which take a strong narrative and combine it with puzzle elements that tie into characters motivations. There are also plenty of older RPGs which basically replicate the p&p experience (such as Baldur's Gate).

Story and emotional investment in characters are at the heart of every game I love. Even titles which focus on strategy (such as civilization) allow the player to build their own narrative as the game develops.

This is key, games are not a passive form of art. They require a player shaping the experience to appreciate them.

As above. I think many of us mentally put you into the "Internet Friend" zone, and would feel pretty awful if DiF was becoming more of an obligation than a fun thing to do.

Protein - ideally food based, will help with muscle recovery. Fish oil, and as weight increases and you're working more - glucosamine. Just work through it, everything hurts like buggery when you start.

This is law assuming everyone is pregnant. Totally different beast to a consultation with a medical professional about a pregnancy. I fail to understand how this would pass outside the bible belt, considering its intent. 

Oh yeah? Well poutine is pretty fucking harsh if you're an aorta.