Comment I don't understand the point. (Score 2, Interesting) 192
Video games are subject to a number of balance issues from which traditional games have largely stayed free. It can be hard finding players of comparable skill-level to create even match-ups, [...]
Author obviously never played basketball with his friends.
[...] diverse gameplay options can quickly become irrelevant if someone finds a broken feature that beats everything else [...]
You mean this?
[...] and some online games make your ability to play competitively a question of how much time and money you've invested in a game, rather than the skill you possess.
Time spent training is a large factor, if not the largest, in attaining a high level of skill. Good equipment helps in real-life games and sports, too. Some even insist that shell and slate stones make them play better go. Go figure.