isn't this a pretty common pattern in RPGs? seems like lots of minor NPCs have conversation paths where you can ask them about your current story quest and they

isn't this a pretty common pattern in RPGs? seems like lots of minor NPCs have conversation paths where you can ask them about your current story quest and they give a vague answer that doesn't advance the game. then you finally talk to the important person who has that key bit of information and your objective gets updated.