@Stormsview
I do understand your concern. However, those 6 codes are really only for use as an absolute emergency backup when you can't access your usual verification method (email, secondary email, phone, etc). And you only need to use ONE of those codes in that case, not all six.
As long as you don't lose access to your email (or phone, depending on the verification method you choose), you will never need to use those codes. Ever. Even if you get a new computer. Even if you move countries. All you need is check your email (or phone) when you're requested to verify that it's you.
This is the same system that Google uses to verify it's you when you're logging in from a browser you didn't use before, or a new phone. The same system Apple uses to verify it's you logging in when you're activating a new device. The system banks use to confirm payments via online banking. It's a system that confirms it's you through a contact method YOU registered and have access to.
So that no one can get your login details and get into your account to play games you paid for or purchase games for someone else. Because they could guess or hack your username and password but won't be able to access your phone or email.
The problem with the verification methods you're mentioning is that those can be hacked. The majority of companies are moving away (or already have a long time ago) from security questions because they really are not secure. Asking for payment methods is also not a secure method.
When people pay out this much money you owe them their game.
It's not like Origin is saying "activate this or else you'll be locked out of your account". This is strictly voluntary and you can easily choose to NOT turn on the verification.
As a final note, in the extreme case that you have verification on, lose access to your emails or phone, lose the backup codes:
you can still contact EA help to regain access to your account.
EA Staff
