Allowing the casual player to obtain everything seriously waters down the MMO genre because these games are supposed to be deep and last more than a few weeks. There are ways to please both and i feel game developers really need to start making games that cater for both.
I'm more of the opinion that the hardcore/casual dichotomy is causing more harm to gaming than the lack or streamlining of any particular type of content.
There is no us vs. them. What people refer to as "hardcore" or "casual" are two extremes on a variable spectrum. And very, very few players that sling mud are actually at the extreme they claim to represent in the non-debate.
It's like the nonsense in the console space-- 360 vs PS3.
Hardcore Gamers = small fraction of the community....casual gamers = most of the community, who do you think they care more about? This is a business, you cater to those who will make you the most money.
i really dont give a **** about anybodies stupid review, it dont mean **** and why do we need to see what you think about the game unless you are trying to impose your view onto others in a effort to try and cause other people to leave the game. i mean really if you dont like it than shut your mouth and dont let the door hit ya. save your so called reviews for your website not here. and for your group of geeks, running through games that fast and not slowing down and taking the time to enjoy games and stupid also.
Careful, you might loose this fight, Anne Frankly why does everybody have to bring up the Nazis?
As quoted by Justin CarMicheal
That's the thing-- they have the right philosophy, but they implemented it so poorly players can't see it. So they ask for other genres to get copy/pasted over.
As quoted by Schwa
not really interested in fan boy opinions and to be honest hardcore MMO'er are more important than you like to think. The best way is for us not to hate each other but for developers to see all views from Role players, casual players and hardcore players we all matter!
no mate I was not replying to you directly :-) er so reading your reply you agree with me? that we all matter? come on share the love and have a group hug :-p