Need advice: static imploding because of cheater.

[Zebraoracle]

I mean, people standing around afk showing off their in-game earned gear has been a thing in MMOs forever. Especially raiders that typically have very unique items compared to the majority of the playerbase. It's just one of the rewards for tackling difficult content.

I've seen people do it here with their weapon skins and rare mounts.

Not everyone has to care about this, but a lot of long-time raiders probably had a moment where they were proud of something unique they earned due to overcoming challenge. It's a small symbol of pride in the context of your hobby. Don't try to make people sound like they have "bigger issues" than simply taking pride in something they accomplished.

EDIT: Hit my post limit for today.



The unique gear / mount only accessible to successful raiders is the representation of the accomplishment. To some people, that carries prestige in the context of their hobby. I don't see how this rises to "yikes" and "bigger issues." It's fine you place little value on these things, but that's not the case for everyone. It can just be a small token that they get to show off in game. I'm not the one with a melodramatic reaction - I'm sure you just dislike me as a poster which I'm completely fine with.

Just saw this. For one, who are you that I should waste my time disliking you? I don't mean that in a disparaging way, I literally just can't be bothered to care about holding grudges against someone I disagree with on the forums of an MMO. People disagree with each other, big whoop, unlike some people (especially in this thread...) I don't take that as a personal attack, so just because we disagree doesn't mean I dislike you. There's always another human on the other side of the screen, something a lot of people forget.

Second, you're misrepresenting my words again. I care about my own achievements because I only do stuff in this game that I find enjoyable. I care about my friends' achievements because they are my friends and I'm interested in what they've got going on. I don't give two craps about Joe Shmoe afking in Limsa with a glowy weapon in his hands, and judging by everyone running past him, neither do most people. In fact, I've seen more memes and mockery of these people than admiration (anecdotal evidence, so take it as you will). That's what I think of every time someone comes into these threads complaining about the "prestige" of raiding (you are not the first), and every time those people show it's just about ego for them, which to me is baffling and yes does make it seem like those people have issues. Like why is it so important for you (you in general not specifically) to be able to show off to strangers that don't know or care about you? Hell, maybe I'm just jaded from so many of these stupid discussions that just go round and round in circles lol