Balance, Homogenisation and Encounter Design: The Problem.

[Shurrikhan]

Players just don't want simplicity, they want depth and engagement.

Modern Dev: *Sees modular and intuitive elements of difficulty that allow for a smooth and comprehensible yet eventful and exciting difficulty curve over the whole of the player experience.*
Also Modern Dev: "Look at all that wonderful simplicity!" *Ignores the forest. Stares at tree.*