Quote Originally Posted by Eldaena View Post
You're misinterpreting me. I meant there is no gain for the group that gets nothing because you decided to camp over them. If there was nothing to gain (not speaking monetary) from spending time with people, we wouldn't have friends. I'm saying your views on this are selfish. You're saying that your interest is in other linkshells, but I think this is actually something you want to just make it seem like you're better than others (more than you already do.) That you want LS competition means you just want to set yourself on a pedestal because you think you are, in fact, more important than others. In my mind, people are judged by the content of their character; not how many bosses they killed, the loot they got, or how many times they claimed over some other linkshell.

Contrary to your belief, all in-game currency's value is the same, even if it is sullied with your smudgy little lalafell fingerprints. =p
Angry much? You've attempted to berate the OP with narcissistic subterfuge because of his personal opinion, yet everything you've said is also personal opinion. Hmm...

Anyway, ignoring the immature aspects of some posts on this thread: It can be argued that competition is are is not healthy. We could also sit here like little children and shoot down each others perspectives which don't match our own personal desires.

However, "balance" is the keyword here.

The reason for most if the quarrels in this thread boils down to a fact: MMOs have different Tiers of player types. So in order to keep the game healthy there needs to be content for each. Casuals, Mediocre, and Hardcore (maybe there are more than three and maybe you call then different things).

Gath does touch on some aspects that are ever occurring. Loyalty is a big one. Linkshell loyalty doesn't mean much to casual players. Why? Because there's little to nothing at stake. However, for players who have a higher playtime or skill lvl, they see loyalty as "ppl like me that will minimize wasted playtime through efficiency that a less involved/caring player wouldn't necessarily offer".

Phrases like "you just want to be put on a pedestal" are proof of this concept. Players who don't see a MMO as a competition are playing for different reasons. They don't want competition. That's cool. That's where balance comes in. We don't ban football or athletics because ppl exist that can barely tie their shoes much less throw a football.

"Different strokes for different folks."

So the real message of this thread should be seen as: Dear SE, we top tier players look forward to you adding more challenging content with which we can find pride for completion and competition. <Yes Please.>

*huggles* :3

P.S. Difference of opinion is not a warrant for harassment. We are living in the year 2012 so act civilized and try to respect that other humans deserve your common courtesy.