Stage 1 - Grind. Play as a gamer. Mine. Ship cargo/people. Kill baddies.
Stage 2. Optimised. You have fully decked out ship(s) of choice and healthy bank account. No gaming challenges remain.
Stage 3. The accidental tourist. No longer playing as a traditional 'gamer', you observe the galaxy.
Travel far and wide. Land on planets. Look for nebulae etc. Take screenshots.
Is this the intended meta-game?
Stage 2. Optimised. You have fully decked out ship(s) of choice and healthy bank account. No gaming challenges remain.
Stage 3. The accidental tourist. No longer playing as a traditional 'gamer', you observe the galaxy.
Travel far and wide. Land on planets. Look for nebulae etc. Take screenshots.
Is this the intended meta-game?