2. I don't end day frequently because Im racing against time to save myself and others.
Punishment for good roleplaying: I miss out on lots of character development and convos.
Solution? Untie rest and convos.
3. I don't use tadpole powers.
Punishment for good roleplaying: I don't meet the dream person at all.
I agree on untying the companion dialogues from camping. Companions will chat with each other while walking down the road, but the main character is playing the camp counselor for no reason. Many of the camp interactions could have happened while travelling.
With tadpole powers however I suspect that is the point; unless you use the powers, the absolute cannot get enough of a foothold in your mind to project the dream lover.
