Quote Originally Posted by Valence View Post
It is not, and I have no idea why people keep spreading this lie at this point. Hardcore is A-2 and A-3. A-1 if you're there with low budget gear as well. Either way, anything up to B-rank is casual.
No, it's not, and you are wrong.

The entirety of Cosmic Exploration is Hardcore content for omni-crafters and gatherers. It's not casual in any way, shape, or form.