Quote Originally Posted by Sindele View Post
The adversity of big fishing is the entire point of big fishing. It is not meant to be simple and trivial precisely because there are no consequences for it being an unkind challenge - there is nothing gated behind it and no reason to do it save to chase achievements and say that you've done it. And for a certain type of player.. that's exactly what makes it appealing.
Why do MMO players have such a hardon for having their time wasted and being jerked around by bad systems? Bad design isn't suddenly not bad design because you managed to win either through bugging out the boss, using an exploit or sheer dumb luck after hundreds of hours. That's not an accomplishment or triumph. That's just you coping and simping. "Hard content" that is skilled based or you have a way to deterministically overcome by getting improving as a player, getting better gear, or deepening your understanding of the game's mechanics is good and welcomed. Hunting big fish is none of these things.