Is this why JRPG's are a dying breed?

[cloud1161]

i am a fairly big jrpg fan and i have noticed a decline in popularity but never have taken much thought to it.  your statements make very good sense.  it would be nice if there could be a way the gameplay for jrpgs could be better without becoming an action game, but i cant really see how it is possible.  hopefully the experts will find a way.