Quote Originally Posted by Ramses II CP
A game should be as long as it needs to be to entertain, and not so long that it becomes a grind.

Regarding short games, I think I'd be annoyed if I finished a game in 10 hours - unless it had good replay value. If I can play it multiple times and still get a challenge and enjoyment out of it, short can be good too. I also agree with the comments about long games being okay along as they don't become a grind. Final Fantasy XII on the PS2 was a lot of fun but after about 150+ hours it has become a grind. I haven't touched it in a few months now. Of course, with RPGs I have a nasty tendency to let no stone unturned and this works against me. Every door must be opened and every creature killed (experience points!!).

For the TW games, STW was perfect. I have finished at least five campaigns. With MTW/VI and RTW I hadn't finished one.

I think another factor that has an impact on me is one Ramses touched on - time. If I can devote a few evenings a week to a game, longer is good. If I'm in a less than once a week mode, shorter is better.

For the poll, in general I guess I'd have to go with 40+ (but not much beyond 80).