Originally Posted by
Rutelor
I think we have plenty of evidence that developers are far from oblivious of this concern, having reassured us repeatedly that we should just join the company that appeals to us on the basis of story line and aesthetic appeals, and not out of fears of being locked out of gear or other type of availability. Like with all decisions in life, there will be some pluses and some minuses stemming from this one. I am sure, however, it's now evident the developers are trying to balance those, so that advantages and disadvantages are equitable across the board.