Re: Clash of Kings: Niche vs. Niche
I might take this a step farther and say that even if two paths aren't completely "equal" in utility, if one of those two paths is extremely unique and useful in its own way, a lot of people enjoy playing the less popular, "weaker" option and being the only kid on the block who has a certain ability others find useful. There's also the big picture to consider, depending on the type of mud. Maybe one path is less restrictive from a roleplaying perspective, or one path is less risky in terms of death or conflict with other players, or one path is easier/faster to advance. Those intangibles are also worth a few "equality" points. Sometimes, it's really hard to even decide how to quantify whether Apple A is greater than or equal to Orange B.
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