The centre core point is collaborative storytelling. Which means working with the others at the table, not going off to do your own thing.

Would I go into that forest? Sure, why not. Either it will be a fun adventure, or a TPK (which can be fun in its own way, and hopefully also be educational for the GM).

So you were actively refusing to engage with the game? I sure hope you're a better GM than you are a player.

I picked up all the Last Parsec books last year. Now they sit sadly on my shelf. Wish I could find some interested players.