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The problem with the Horde is the problem with every underdog character who has biased or sympathetic writers. They cease being the underdog in all but name, and come out victorious every time. It's like, say, Batman in the DC universe. Originally, Batman was a man apart, the one hero without powers who made up with mind, body, and science for his lack of super powers. This is what made the character interesting and likable to many, in fact.
Now, look at the modern day universe DC, and ask yourself, just how much of an underdog is Batman, any more? Every time he goes up against anyone or anything, he wins. If you were to ask your average comic book fan who would win in a fight with Batman, you would probably be given a blank stare, since that simply doesn't happen. This is the same evolution you are now seeing with the Horde.
The writers of the game like the Horde, they cheer for the Horde, they think the Horde is cool, and they want them to win. So, since they are the writers, after all, the underdog starts winning. And winning big. Batman takes out Superman. Batman is a legitimate threat to the entire Justice League. And the best part of this, to me, is that they still attempt to claim that the character or, in this case, faction being represented is the underdog. How is a character or faction that never loses, an underdog?
Another facet of this is "personal conflict". The writers are so enamored with their beloved Batman/Horde, that they cannot have them legitimately lose to another character outside that of the underdogs sphere. So, they create inner conflict of some kind, which is why the Horde is having its arguments and shaded threats, and why Batman has a psychological crisis every few story arcs. This gives the illusion that they are still struggling, they still have problems, and attempts to distract you from the fact that when it comes down an actual conflict with outside forces, they never lose.
To all the people claiming this is not happening, let me simply ask this. When was the last time the Alliance faced the Horde (not an offshoot, not a rebellious sect, the ACTUAL Horde) and won? Won, as in they gained while the Horde lost. It hasn't happened, and it probably won't happen, as long as the current writers are dictating the story.
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