Think the next game will require more?

[Tommyboypsp]

The point of gaming is escapism, and storylines help to further achieve that goal of playing.

I disagree. A lot of people play games for escapism, yet you see how some of the most popular games have barely or just no storyline at all. Look at these first-person shooters for example.
Also, TDD had a great storyline, it's just the immersion that AMFP is lacking. And I think.. I KNOW that this immersion helps with escapism.

Then again, why should I be surprised when these same people who diss story-based games are also the type who usually say 'I don't read books' or complain that most of the written word is too complex for them to follow...

Wow there, calm down Lassie.
Saying that it's not as good as TDD isn't hating, lol.

All of that being said, I love the game. But then again, I'm a writer, so story is a big thing with me.

Serious question: if you're a writer, and you can't deal with critisism on a game, then how are you going to deal with criticism on your own work?