10 Dec
2006
10 Dec
'06
9:40 a.m.
Frank Barknecht wrote:
Good gamers reach incredible levels of virtuosity with
their controllers
(mouse, gamepad etc.) that really compare to the virtuosity of, say, a
pianist in some cases.
Sorry, Frank, but I'll call bull-hockey on this statement. I respect the
talents necessary to become a good gamer, but I reject the comparison to
instrumental skill, it's simply not on the same order of complexity and
intention.
Best,
dp