The Treasure Hunter event has harmless miners fleeing while their sounds make them seem frightened. Would a hostile motive or clearer story make the hunt feel less grim, or would that change the event too much?
The mismatch is what makes it feel awkward. When they run away and sound scared, taking their pails for rewards can seem mean. A clearer reason for hunting them could make the same activity feel less uncomfortable without needing a complicated story.
I'd rather keep the activity simple than add a dark explanation involving innocent victims. Changing the pleading sounds or giving a little context could fix the uneasy tone without turning a small event into a heavier story.
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