Quote Originally Posted by Moheeheeko View Post
I laugh at every thread talking about how unforgiving crafting is when I still have nightmares about crafting in other MMO's
This line reminds me of the Hot Heart of Magic/Shining Statue of Siel in Aion. *sniff* Oh, the pain.

And well, I suppose it's a combination of the average skill level of players and that personal failures usually lead to dangerous amounts of collateral damage in the tougher encounters. Unless you're in a static or befriend skilled people that caught your interest while PUGing, it's more than likely that your progress is essentially reset every single time you join a new group. At this point, I'd imagine apathy/fear sets in and people just stop caring/trying, because they believe they'll never get anywhere. :P Kind of apparent with the amount of groups that want experienced players (experienced in eating Landslides, maybe), I guess!