Re: Thesis: Playing and making music

[Dave Phillips <dlphillips@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Barknecht wrote:

> Good gamers reach incredible levels of virtuosity with their controllers
> (mouse, gamepad etc.) that really compare to the virtuosity of, say, a
> pianist in some cases. 
Sorry, Frank, but I'll call bull-hockey on this statement. I respect the 
talents necessary to become a good gamer, but I reject the comparison to 
instrumental skill, it's simply not on the same order of complexity and 
intention.

Best,

dp