I really think they have. RPGs may be niche, but games aren't, and there's an expectation of balance between player positions in games; even across the equipmen

I really think they have. RPGs may be niche, but games aren't, and there's an expectation of balance between player positions in games; even across the equipment load-outs. There's expectations that you trade, say, fire power for precision; resilience for mobility; and that the trade is equitable.