Fighting Desperately...

[Enfarious]

Maybe it's just me but if all people want is everything given to them w/ no time/work/effort/thought aren't MMO's in general not gonna work out ...

[ArnoMorley]

Maybe it's just me but if all people want is everything given to them w/ no time/work/effort/thought aren't MMO's in general not gonna work out ...

You can tell people this all day but they're not going to stop until they cause MMOs to go out of existence. I've seen it in other types of media, things are made to keep you on the hook and take a while, then something comes along that makes that experience instantly gratifying. Then everybody tries to copy, quality of the whole genre goes down and everybody gets sick of it then BAM the whole genre is dead.

[Xoo]

You can tell people this all day but they're not going to stop until they cause MMOs to go out of existence. I've seen it in other types of media, things are made to keep you on the hook and take a while, then something comes along that makes that experience instantly gratifying. Then everybody tries to copy, quality of the whole genre goes down and everybody gets sick of it then BAM the whole genre is dead.

It's sad that folks can't see this, even though it stares them in the face, beating them about the head and shoulders with each new patch. You're being strung along for minimal effort so someone can cash in on your choice of lifestyle.

[Enfarious]

You can tell people this all day but they're not going to stop until they cause MMOs to go out of existence. I've seen it in other types of media, things are made to keep you on the hook and take a while, then something comes along that makes that experience instantly gratifying. Then everybody tries to copy, quality of the whole genre goes down and everybody gets sick of it then BAM the whole genre is dead.

It's sad but your all too right, I just wish that SE would hold onto what worked for the last 25 years rather than feeding the world more watered down garbage that appeals to 13 year olds w/ no patience.

[Xoo]

Maybe it's just me but if all people want is everything given to them w/ no time/work/effort/thought aren't MMO's in general not gonna work out ...

Exactly this sentiment that I believe is going to become a reality that resulted in my OP. Specifically, the first paragraph. Anyone who has any appreciation for anything in life knows that the journey is not just a means to an end. It is the defining characteristic of those ends.

[Enfarious]

Exactly this sentiment that I believe is going to become a reality that resulted in my OP. Specifically, the first paragraph. Anyone who has any appreciation for anything in life knows that the journey is not just a means to an end. It is the defining characteristic of those ends.

Also a very sad truth, the sheer volume of people that never stop to enjoy the ride but complain when it's over.....

[Xoo]

Also a very sad truth, the sheer volume of people that never stop to enjoy the ride but complain when it's over.....

Fact of the matter is, those who say mid-game play should take a backseat to end-game play are only out there for the thrill of victory over others and apparently care little about the journey and adventure it takes to get there. They make games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter for these kind of people. They don't belong in RPG's at all in the first place.

[Enfarious]

Fact of the matter is, those who say mid-game play should take a backseat to end-game play are only out there for the thrill of victory over others and apparently care little about the journey and adventure it takes to get there. They make games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter for these kind of people. They don't belong in RPG's at all in the first place.

Agreed, don't leave out every FPS on the market though.