The Contemporary Quest Companion

Good Diversions      Last time, I discussed how hard it can be to focus on playing a game for the story.  Confession: I still find myself grinding to get a few levels above quest requirements or to get new gear.  However, side content isn't necessarily bad.      One thing I want to improve when I'm gaming is my  selection   of side content. I know with side quests this can be especially hard, as they often outnumber the main campaign fifteen to one and aren't usually as satisfying. Also, their rewards can make you feel pretty dumb upon completion (let's be honest).      Let's take another example from  Horizon Forbidden West.  I had the option of doing a side quest for a bow, but I put it off for a time since  I figured it would be similar to what I already owned.  Later, while clearing a rebel camp, I discovered a different bow. Initially, its stats seemed similar to my sharpshot, but  upon  ...