I also get the feeling many people here are already accustomed to playing long hours and this is their normal. And further, the game will cater to players with a whole day to spend time on the game. Being present more often means inclusion in certain events, or being able to track a friend/enemy down to do something pivotal for change where a player with less time will have a much harder time finding such opportunities.
Is this opinion reasonable?
And how well will a character grow, interact, and impact the game given maybe 2 hours on a day and maybe 5 days a week. I'm just thinking ahead. Its not that I'm a casual player, I'm quite hardcore, immersive, and serious about it all. I just have responsibilities that conflict with my passion.