Poll of the Day > Is "Steep Learning Curve" a turn-off for you?

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Tails 64
07/18/18 6:38:17 PM
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Sometimes, you'll hear video game reviewers or just ordinary gamers talk about how a certain game has a "steep learning curve." Is this fine by you, or does it deter you from buying a game?

Personally, if I hear that a lot about a game, it really puts a line in the sand for me. Am I super confident that I'll enjoy the game enough to play it for hours and hours and hours to learn its nuances, or is it possible that I'll end up quitting because the game isn't that fun for me? I won't accept a good game with a steep learning curve. It needs to at least be a great game.

What do you think?
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07/18/18 7:00:21 PM
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I think it's a tough question to answer. I mean, even The Sims has a steep learning curve when you consider all of the disparate interfaces you need to learn. And almost anything that isn't Hidden Object games have a steep learning curve when you're not familiar with the conventions.
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Mead
07/18/18 7:01:24 PM
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Not necessarily
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PMarth2002
07/18/18 7:02:02 PM
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Steep learning curve is fine if the information is presented in a way thats not overwhelming.

I couldn't get into CK2 or dwarf fortress because there's wayyyy too much information dumped on you right at the start.
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DPsx7
07/18/18 7:57:50 PM
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I'd say no because it totally depends on the game.
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Zeus
07/18/18 8:22:50 PM
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DPsx7 posted...
I'd say no because it totally depends on the game.

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07/18/18 8:27:28 PM
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DPsx7 posted...
I'd say no because it totally depends on the game.

PMarth2002 posted...
Steep learning curve is fine if the information is presented in a way thats not overwhelming.


These.
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Revelation34
07/21/18 1:50:48 AM
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Maybe. But that would probably be for something I'd have no interest in playing in the first place like Factorio. CK2 is fun once you learn how to play it correctly.
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wwinterj25
07/21/18 2:13:11 AM
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I can't say it's a problem. Although I do prefer games that are easy to play but difficult to master. That way if I want to go in depth with the game the options are there.
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Kyuubi4269
07/21/18 2:20:07 AM
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It's a turn on.
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TES_Nut
07/21/18 2:25:20 AM
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Depends. Is the game fun or just complex? I've played a lot of ww2 strats chasing that PTO dragon that were pure garbage
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GanglyKhan
07/22/18 11:07:28 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
I can't say it's a problem. Although I do prefer games that are easy to play but difficult to master. That way if I want to go in depth with the game the options are there.

This. Easy to play, hard to master is fun. The steep learning curve should be for the higher-end of playing. I should be able to have fun and win with a good amount of effort, but to really thrive and master it should take time.
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VeeVees
07/22/18 11:20:10 PM
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How steep? Paradox strategy games are too steep for my patience. Koei ones I can enjoy.
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