The harp is a lie.

[Bled]

I think those myths are dispelled after a few rounds of the passionate topics. "The Casuals" want to be able to experience as much of the game as possible while maintaining their work, school, and relationship responsibilities, while "The Hardcore" hope that their not having to dedicate much time to any of those entitles them to a level of in-game achievement that can never be attained by those who don't put in the unrealistic amount of hours. In this, "The Casuals" hope to defeat the very purpose that keeps subscription based games in business, while "The Hardcore" devalue the spirit of a game itself by measuring in-game worth by how many players their achievements are denied. Most importantly, these two groups make up the top and bottom 20% of a bell curve, leaving most players lost in the middle of "don't really give a shit if I'm having a good time."

Again i will use Disgaea which is labeled as a "hardcore" game, at least post game being hardcore.

I work a 40 hour job that requires mandatory overtime, along with balancing my friends with my girl friend which i live with, along with my normal responsibilities and yet! i still not only got to all of Disgeas end game or post game content but i for the most part completed it putting in well over 200 hours.

I don't have much time to game yet i still love me some "hardcore" games and if the game is enjoyable enough and challenging, then i will invest my time in it.

Edit: I know Disgaea is not a good comparison based on genre, however I'm basing it on hours played and the term "hardcore" content.