Originally Posted by Adgaroth
Originally Posted by Nizztos
Consequence, (pushed to its point): Skip long rests where the companion stories progress and rush the main story and don't stop to smell the roses on the way (so skip all side content).

That was very confusing for me too, first thing I thought was ''Ok, we're on a timed quest'', then proceeded to do my best to beat everything I could without resting. Result: Not getting cinematics at camp or advancing half the plot of the game xD
You find out one of the first times you rest that you arnt changing like you should. Well assuming you didn't kill gale that is