Thread by @jirsa1616

Skill and repetition are two totally different things when it comes to playing video games.

Repetition is just doing the same thing over and over again, but skill is actually learning how to play better.

The difference between skill and repetition in video games 🎮🧵:

1/ Repetition can help improve a player's performance, but it's not the determining factor in attaining mastery in video games.

2/ For example, in MMORPGs and MOBAs, skill is developed through critical thinking, decision making, and teamwork.

Players have to think creatively, work together, and make strategic decisions in order to succeed.

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3/ Dookey Dash, on the other hand, was not a game about skill. Despite what many in the web3 space may say, it was a game about mere repetitiveness.

4/ The more you did, the higher your chances of success. There was no skill involved in trying to maneuver around in Dookey Dash, it simply rewarded those who put in more time.

5/ In World of Warcraft, players have to consider factors such as character builds, addons, and theorycrafting to optimize their individual gameplay.

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6/ Player intuition is also huge in these games. Knowing how to be two steps ahead of the timing in your cooldowns, anticipating incoming damage in a boss fight, and optimally using defensive cooldowns proactively can make all the difference in a player's performance.

7/ Skill in these games is not just about following what a gameplay tutorial recommends, it's about mastering player intuition.

This is what sets players with great skill apart in many competitive games.

8/ In these games, teamwork is also crucial. Players have to communicate, coordinate, and understand each other's strengths and weaknesses to progress through the game and develop their skills as a team.

9/ Repetition can be a useful tool for players to get better at performing a task or action, but in MMORPGs and MOBAs, it's just one piece of the puzzle.

10/ So, while repetition can help improve a player's performance, it's not the determining factor in attaining mastery in games.

Critical thinking, decision making, intuition, and teamwork are what set these games apart and develop real skill in players.
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