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[KarstenS]

Sometimes it really is just business if a group wants to be a certain level of competitiveness.

People, that hide their main character to hide their "competitiveness" in public or do it during a time where we have absolute no content for competitive progress without we can't proove what the change really means, are with a very high probability not competent or competitive.

[Yahallo]

People, that hide their main character to hide their "competitiveness" in public or do it during a time where we have absolute no content for competitive progress without we can't proove what the change really means, are with a very high probability not competent or competitive.

Someone was hiding their main character? If you are talking about me then I already stated that I don't play at that level.

As for the content currently available, people are more likely preparing themselves for Stormblood firsts. Even if when we don't have any current content for competitive clearing, doesn't mean people aren't preparing for when new content comes out. It is also easier to book replacements earlier than later.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised the people who were kicked remain friends with their former group. When such a decision is made, it isn't made with malice but with professionalism. It is just business. At this level, it is the same as being removed due to getting your arm cut off and thus being unable to play. This is a playing to win mindset, not playing for fun.