Easy there, Sparky, I never said I didn't like HL. I own, conquered and enjoyed HL and HL2. However, it did set a trend, and games HAVE gotten slower paced since HL. Plus, if it would mean an actual GOOD story, I'd be all for it. Seems that a lot of shooters today have the worst of both worlds though, the pace of a story driven game, but with a pitiful story. If you disagree, feel free to tell me about the exceptions, I really do want to know. Hell, I posted a topic about interactivity in FPS games, and nobody can come up with any ideas it seems.
As for your comment about ADHD, well, as someone who works with teenagers, I can tell you that it is WORSE THAN EVER.