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You can add a person to the ignore list by clicking on their name, view profile and then add to ignore list

My other suggestion is to find a social ls, usually that's the best place to start and get help if you're just starting out

The sparks npc has gear you can buy with sparks as you level

Yes is not ideal but this is the solution that SE released. I doubt they'll go back and put a button just to turn off Geo FX alone.

Er LOL ok if this is not a troll post, the fix for that has existed for years.....It was implemented back in 2013.....Guess not everyone has read all the updates.
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At this point I think SE considers Instruments and Shields 2nd class items. SE has had little if no love for brd, ever since they changed their mind to NOT give Massacre Elegy for player use.