I used to say that 20+ years ago, so nothing new. Gameplay before Graphics always. Graphics can always be improved at a later date. (Out of the TES series, my fav is Morrowind, and it looks amazing with texture and model replacers).*attempts to claw out eyes*
I hate, hate, HATE graphics whores. They are the worst thing about gaming, I swear. Now, its all about pixel count in textures and poly count in models instead of making a decent, effing functional game that's fun to play.
Also, yes, kids do need to get off my law before I get my shotgun.
But I do have to use a texture pack for MC though, I just find the default 16x too low res for the size of the 1 meter blocks. I use Misa's 64x as a base. Closest in design to vanilla, and more neutral colours so my eyes are not burned.