That's absolutely valid. I am just making sure we're asking the right questions.
-Is it better to be tremendous vs sensational OR inept vs awful (both 1 level difference of skill)?
I think that the level inpact graph isen't linear but rather looks like a sigmoidal curve (like an S) with high inpact increase in early and mid levels which flatens out more and more in the end.It seems clear to me that a +20 JS Isn't that much better than 15 JS when both players have exact levels on the other skills. (Exept stamina and FT most likely)However, It is when the "right" skills are combined when it seems possible to get an synergy effect which increases the players overall abillity. Of course it also depends on the opposition, game shape etc.This is just my theory and I can not prove anything ;)
I think +20 JS is actually better than 15 JS. The thing to consider here are the differences compared to defensive match-ups. For example, in this case, 15 JS against 9 OD would be very good; +20 JS against 9 OD will be a kind of better or equaly effective as the case with 15 JS. BUT, 15 JS against 16 OD is not a good deal while +20 JS against 16 OD would be very good.
I think +20 JS is actually better than 15 JS. The thing to consider here are the differences compared to defensive match-ups. For example, in this case, 15 JS against 9 OD would be very good; +20 JS against 9 OD will be a kind of better or equaly effective as the case with 15 JS. BUT, 15 JS against 16 OD is not a good deal while +20 JS against 16 OD would be very good.This is interesting, and is pretty close to what I was thinking. However, I'm still interested in what you would prefer over these options:-5 IS vs 4 ID-15 IS vs 14 ID(ie: a case where you have exactly one level difference)