Zoston

Hey, I'm a new member of the forums (actually just signed up to be able to use the search function). I bought the original Geneforge 7 years ago, but never looked much at the sequels (I'm the type who doesn't like more of the same in games) but I came back for the conclusion and enjoyed Geneforge 5 immensely. However while surfing the net I found this article: Reflections On Geneforge By Scorpia I was rather surprised to read that apparently Geneforge is less popular then the other series? I personally find Geneforge by far the more interesting of the series, the combination of open-ended storyline with lots of possible endings, creation party-mechanics and a fun pseudo-science world with lots of bio-based tech is what got me to buy the game in the first place. Don't get me wrong though, what Scorpia says makes sense to me, but I wanted to know what the people of this forum thought about it, has Jeff ever said anything about why Avernum is apparently more popular? Are RPG fans really such boring people that they want the same old fantasy worlds (which, btw, to my knowledge have gone completely out of style afa the fantasy novel industry is concerned) latter rinse repeated? Please share your thoughts, Zoston