I think the definition of "casual" is as open to interpretation as is the word "hardcore". One person's hardcore may be another person’s casual, and vice versa. More and more people who aren't the "hard core gamer" are playing MMO and they are a much larger demographic than the traditional power gamers. Most people have other, more important priorities out in the real world and can't spend hours upon hours playing an MMO. The 15 to 25 year old, single, male power players don’t hold as much sway as they use to. There are other types of players who have come on the scene and are a larger audience to consider. I think regardless of how much time you put into this game what is more important is the quality of the game. Can Cryptic create a game that is as player friendly as WOW but with the skill system of pre-CU SWG and the depth of EVE online and still retain the essence of what Star Trek is? This, to me, is the central question.