I think Mercs is a game that is brilliant in concept, but ultimately doomed to a flawed execution. I would love to be proven wrong here, but after watching six years and three versions all become infected and wither -- for both different and chronically recurring reasons, from actions of admins and players -- I've become jaded to that ever happening.
If for no other reason, if a next Mercs has to exist, make it succeed so you can throw it in my face. Otherwise I'll be here (or come back here) in 2014 to say "I told you so."
This all being said, I had my fun with Mercs. Given two years I'll probably hold the same nostalgia for M3 that I do for M1. They did both have their moments, we have to admit.
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If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? [HERO'S PLUNGE]
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