[quote=@Lugubrious]
I had predicted it would become less of a collaboration and more of 'how best can I demonstrate my awesome powers via ants', and lo and behold, it did.
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Not really, the tension and lack of communication between the characters was obviously intentional. I can't speak for the others, but for me it was about trying to get a feel for how our characters will interact in the future, and that's what I think the other's were doing as well.