The only reason that 50k gets zero points is because dozens of players can score more than 50k as you indicated. In other words, purely speaking from those numbers, not as an expert, 50k is a very mediocre score. What's the use of giving points for a score that everybody and their dog can easily get?(posted 9287 days ago)I know... we're starting the umpteenth reincarnation of the pros and cons discussion of the way the leaderboard works. And also the umpteenth reincarnation of the elitism discussion.
"Your" Joust is a perfect example as well. 50k on that game is a mediocre score. Even for someone like me who is no expert at all on that game. Do you really want to award mediocre scores?
I'd rather see people try a little harder before uploading a score (yes, I know, elitism) than see them collect points for scores that my dogs and cat can beat blindfoldedly.
Yes, I know. It's a bit discouraging to score over 1M on Galaga (Fast Fire) only to realise you would get only 1 or 2 points if you uploaded it. Yes, I am proud of my Galaga score, but I'd rather try to improve first before uploading a score that would get me close to zero points. Sure, it's an OK score, but it won't make any headlines, win me any medals, or enable me to quit my job and play video games for a living. ;-) Then why should I be awarded?
Cheers, Ben Jos.