Quote Originally Posted by Seraphor View Post
Yes that's what a retainer is, an inventory that's not accessible in high server load contexts.
It's actually different in many cases since crafting materials are automatically sorted into the crafting bag and not your inventory. Which is something that cannot be done with retainers and also helps take away some of that server stress they are so concerned about since ppl are generally carrying around less junk. They also have dedicated slots for various items instead of just a flat 80 items each. So, it's similar, but its really not the same. It's storage yes, but very different from a technical sense.

SE is getting a little too into the gatcha and mobile games and are seeing $$$ which is now bleeding into their other games in ways like this. I am starting to see them become more and more like EA and that does not bode well for the future of the franchise. And frankly the only ppl needing to take a pay cut for things like this are the CEOs, and I wouldn't lose any sleep over them not being able to buy a new yacht this year if it saves me a few bucks.

Quote Originally Posted by Seraphor View Post
Would you take a pay cut to benefit your customers/service users in your job?
Something I would also gladly do if situations were reversed and I was already making millions a year before any bonuses.