Complexity vs. Depth is one of the most controversial topics in game design, and it's all a big misunderstanding. Since time immemorial, arguments about this subject have raged through design teams and gamer communities alike. Does removing complexity “dumb down” your game? When is complexity a good thing, when is it bad? Why do so many game designers treat complexity like a boogeyman to be killed, when a lot of players love it? There’s a lot to get into, so let’s get started.