Oversimplified Mechanics & Loss of Skill Gap
I've been playing Fifa/FC for many years, and I've noticed a trend that concerns me: the gameplay mechanics are becoming increasingly simplified. Mechanics that once rewarded skill are being replaced...
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All ea would have to do is flip a switch and make offense manual. This would increase the skill gap the most without needing any changes. To be honest I don’t think the community actually wants a bigger skill gap. If anything it’s always nerf defense and make offense even easier.
Making offense manual may help, but it wouldn't fix the core problems. You'd just end up with manual gameplay on top of low skill overpowered mechanics, which honestly makes things worse. The problem is that so many mechanics rely on basic inputs for high reward. There's no satisfaction in mastering complex mechanics anymore. If someone can dribble more effectively just by holding 1 button than someone who's spent years practicing the complexity of dribbling, then the skill gap is nonexistent.