Without watching these 200+ hours I can't say for certain one way or the other. There is more than one reason to invest 200+ hours in a game. That doesn't prove anything
To continue your logic, it also does not not prove nothing.
What is the problem you are solving? Does your proposed change solve the problem? Is your change feasible? What else will be affected by your change? Will your change impact revenue? Does your change align with the goals and strategies of the organizations (Larian, WotC)?