head to head
vs
PentimentvsThe Council
Pentiment leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); The Council leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
PentimentThe Council
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
The Council leans harder on variance: Hidden character traits and unknown consequences until learned.
Optimization4 vs 5
The Council leans harder on optimization: Skill points, effort resources and exploiting known weaknesses are systemic.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.