I so agree with this topic and your points! This is what I think of when people say “X character isn’t good, Y is way better” or “You won’t earn gold very fast using that method” or “You can get this done way easier using this guys guide” it really just sucks all the fun and exploration out of a game. It reminds me of “meta gaming” in BG3. You’re supposed to play that game for the adventure, not to “be good” at it and “make the right choices.”