> all which lead to greater value creation and self fulfillment superior to defeating some imaginary creature

That is 100% subjective.

For instance, I can easily argue that breaking kernels and writing drivers for obscure hardware does not add any real value for society as a whole.

However, playing and socializing with people does create value for society, specially in this day and age where people is evermore alone, if only in reduction of antidepressants ;)