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Ask HN: Is it ok to allow gamers with higher IQ to play more without paying?
Isn't that what freemium puzzle games like Candy Crush Saga do through their life system?
- smoldesu 4y agoIs it ok? Sure, go watch a video of someone playing Dragon's Lair on arcade, they'd spend upwards of $60 beating the game if they were bad. It's an engine for frustration, though. Dragon's Lair is unplayable today because of it's 'arcade tuning', and while people appreciate the art and gameplay it's plainly evident that Don Bluth's lust for quarters ruined the game. Likewise, I don't think any gamers are going to look back on Clash of Clans or Candy Crush and think "that was a well-made, fun game". It's ok to do that, but disrespectful to the player.
- anthk 4y agoIf you had a high IQ you woudn't waste time with freemium games.
- navjack27 4y agoWhat's high IQ gotta do with being able to beat their heads against a wall?