Sure, playing chess needs intelligence, dedication, and good chess players are smarter than an average person. But it’s waaaay exaggerated in movies. I’m a math researcher, and in any movie, my department will be full of chess geniuses. But in reality, only about 10% of them even play chess.

  • @SuperNovaStar@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    33 days ago

    Gotta look for something frequently requiring novel problem solving and adaption to filter for high probability of high general intelligence.

    So, to riff off another commenter - league of legends 😅

    Boy is it a toxic and frustrating game but I will give it credit where it’s due, you have to make good tactical decisions in not a lot of time.

    I’m sure overwatch et al. work as well.

    • @DeviantOvary@lemmy.world
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      23 days ago

      If you’re going to give a “MOBA” as an example, at least go for Dota 2, then. Having played both, LoL is quite one-dimensional and rather repetitive. Of course, you don’t have to be smart or skillful to play either, but top Dota 2 players/pros are really something else.

      • Natanael
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        11 day ago

        I play Pokémon Unite a lot. Very wide variation in abilities and skillsets