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Originally Posted by Shmak
It makes no difference how much time it takes to level.
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I'm sure it does, although it seems technical constraints matter more than conscious player decision making. Because progress (levels) is a function of time (player input) burning through content (which is limited) there will be such a thing as an optimal progression based on a population's playing habits. The quicker the progression the faster content is experienced, leading to a shorter game lifespan (and commitment) in terms of player input, or time. It will determine whether the game is more suitable for a casual or hardcore playerbase, as by definition the former has less and the latter has more.
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Originally Posted by Shmak
EVERY MMO IS BASED AROUND TIME COMMITMENT. The people who play the most will always have the greater achievement.
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(This has been said a few times already it the thread, so I'm not picking on the poster specifically)
I agree completely with the statement. However, keep in mind that achievement does not necessarily equal satisfaction! Not to mention achievement is but one (arguably the largest) part of any MMO. Not everyone plays simply because they want to accomplish goals.