Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 1

[the dark side]

to me, that is the beauty of discussion, it allows an idea to be refined, keep what is good about it, and dismiss what is bad, while keeping the essence of the idea intact. so, seeing as tension is needed for horror, how do you suggest the player should be "immobilised" while pumping the lamp or fixing the flashlight, without overtly frustrating them? or making the game feel "artificial" or "on rails". (and please dont say Quick Time Event...)