head to head
vs
The Big ConvsUnpacking
The Big Con leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Unpacking leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Big ConUnpacking
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
The Big Con leans harder on execution: Pickpocketing has light timing, otherwise relaxed
Reads1 vs 0
The Big Con leans harder on reads: NPCs scripted, no adaptive opponent
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 5
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.