The phrase “it’s just a game” is such a weak mindset. You are ok with what happened, losing, imperfection of a craft. When you stop getting angry after losing, you’ve lost twice.
There’s always something to learn, and always room for improvement, never settle.
The idea that an all-powerful being cannot interfere with matters in his own world is stupid, even if it is for the plot. Especially if it is for the plot.