A truly great editor would make their efforts clear. Perhaps by having all the writer's original words in normal text, and adding their editorial changes in bold. That would certainly lead to a more fair presentation of the writer's true skill. But editors don't do that, and instead perpetuate the masquerade. Immoral, I say.
Editors are cheerleaders One big role for editors is as cheerleaders.
They encourage the writers and artists to do good work. They try to make sure what is created gets handled properly by production. They try to scope a general direction that radiates enthusiasm for the game product, and the entire game line. In short, they help generate the dream. They strive to do good works.