Call me a purist, but I have some trouble with the August Derleth-inspired concept of "Guardians" in Kingsport Horror, which dilute the hostile universe metaphor which drives the Lovecraftian thematic so much. After all, if cosmic allies help you, the universe isn't so desperate and the tension isn't as high... no?
Do others find that Guardians are counter thematic for Arkham Horror, ambience-wise?