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Knowledge is PowervsThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Knowledge is Power leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Knowledge is PowerThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Knowledge is Power leans harder on reads: Power plays target rivals but involve little real prediction
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 7
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans harder on optimization: Skill stacking, enchant loops, and exploits are deeply solvable.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.