My friend the "content locust" :(

[Imapooonu]

I do think there are a lot of people like you. 'Completionist' is probably a more positive term for it. There are some games that I'm like that with, but I can't bring myself to do it with this game, dunno why.

We're all burning time one way or another, I don't judge people for that playstyle. I just don't see it as appealing for my free-time.

I can respect this, thank you for your honesty

Not everyone can share your sense of hope for the future. Square-Enix needs to show us what they can do. I can hope all I want this game will change, doesn't mean it will.

8 additional ranks in the GC log for instance isn't hope or optimism per say, it's plain to see. Just one example.

But there is truth in what you say...there is also truth from the other perspective.

Yes, that's human nature. We mostly do things that benefit us. Some players can find enjoyment chatting with friends, helping out, etc. Those are the same type of players that can make their own fun and can do it in any game they play.

Just the fact that I clearly state my friend was of the "hive mind" mindset gives an example that it's not always human nature.

And most sociologists would disagree with you. It is human nature to give instead of take. Albeit gaming is a very different environment concerning these studies. I'll grant you that.