The tone of the article is much more antagonistic than it needs to be, but the point is that the option to skip sections is but one EXAMPLE
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There are many solutions possible, including custom dynamic difficulty and optional assists that would still have you experience the content
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this can be especially important in games that genre switch or change control schemes, cues, or visual styles for certain sections.
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Multiple games from my childhood I could play most of the game fine, and then there would be a section that I physically could not complete
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In these situations I had to ask my older brother to help me. Do you think that improved my experience? It shoved my disability in my face.
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Gaming is an escape for those with disabilities. It should not antagonize them, especially when they can play most of the game.
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Now it is no secret that I enjoy a challenging game, I love the feeling and reward of overcoming an obstacle and mastering a situation!
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These assists existing wouldn't dampen my feeling of reward for not using them! In fact, I might feel BETTER for knowing I didn't need them!
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So please, stop defending difficulty as the only way to enjoy something, and understand that others may physically need that assist.
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