Accomplish Quote by Eiji Aonuma
“When Mr. Miyamoto says easy, he doesnt mean simple. He means easily -- this is the difficulty of the language here. Its accessible, and you know how to do things, if not necessarily what to do. You may have a series of puzzles to figure out, and it may be difficult to decipher the meaning, but its not difficult to accomplish what you need to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Developer commentary, 2023
Easy tasks may be conceptually simple but require nuanced understanding; difficulty lies in interpreting meaning, not execution.
In simple terms: Easy means conceptually simple, not always easy to interpret.
Key Takeaway
Focus on understanding before acting.
Themes
interpretation
learning
problem solving
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advice
insightful
When to use this quote
- game design
- learning new software
- solving puzzles
Key Concepts
cognitive load
contextual nuance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you clarify ambiguous tasks?
- What strategies help decode hidden meaning?
A Different Perspective
Complexity can arise from ambiguous instructions.
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