But I don't like FFX's gameplay.....>> Why would I want to make it lamer?

And I'm not trying to do something that hasn't been done. Because it's all been done I'm sure.

And really, how easy or hard a game is depends a lot on the player. I've met people who own Emerald and Ruby but think Ozma is a bitch. On the other hand, I've also met plenty of folks who swear Ozma is the most pathetically easy super boss in the series.