Are what we are doing -- will it ensure that you have this incredible treasure we call America when you grow up, for your kids, so you can take them into a park, so sportsmen or fishermen can enjoy it.
All the platforms are clearly designated, and while you may be able to explore the broader world, and while some portions of most dungeons are optional (such as loot-filled treasure-chests) for the most part you have to stick to a path clearly set out for you.