Nome suggests that the journey is not about finding other players. It is about becoming a player.
It typically explores philosophical or existential themes through the lens of gaming metaphors, such as the idea of "Main Character Syndrome" versus being an "NPC" (Non-Player Character) in the real world Core Concept The "story" often reflects on: The "NPC" Metaphor Journeying in a World of NPCs -v1.0- -Nome-