Quoted from FawzmaGames:Just being a smartass when I say this, but why would I make this game do what everyone else is doing? Can't we just make a fun game and be happy doing it
Honestly though, this is a team effort. I am only one piece of this Spooky puzzle. If the guys in charge don't like something it won't be added. If they want something, it gets added.
I would say that it's more about understanding one segment of your customer base. Not suggesting it's absolutely necessary -- not every game needs to be a great tournament game. But it's good to be able to make these decisions from an informed position.