Are RPG Fans Really Just 'Cave Nerds'?

BioWare’s David Gaider just spilled some tea: EA execs once believed RPG fans would buy anything labeled as an RPG, no matter the quality. That mindset led to more cinematic, action-heavy games, sidelining the crunchy mechanics old-school fans loved. Did chasing a broader audience water down what made BioWare special, or was it necessary evolution? Where do you stand on the spectacle vs. substance debate in modern role-playing games? #BioWare #RPGDebate #GameDesign #Games