I guess it's time

[MagiusNecros]

Edit: by the by the 3.2 numbers were 650K

Cut that in half after content runs it's course. Now cut it in half again to account for bots and RMT.

Where are we at now?

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Lockouts are used for one purpose. To keep content relevant longer. To be blunt it's just artificial padding for the sake of giving the illusion of longevity.

[Zojha]

Lockouts are used for one purpose. To keep content relevant longer.

So are drop rates. And difficulty, if Alex is any indication. Well...requiring large numbers of things such as experience points, Umbrite or whatever as well.

If it wasn't for all the padding, we could just teleport to the merchant, buy the ultimate equipment and be done. But no!

[zosia]

If it wasn't for all the padding, we could just teleport to the merchant, buy the ultimate equipment and be done. But no!

Pretty much the entire game already. 90% of endgame players just farm currencies to buy endgame gear from rando npc x, y or c.

[Istaru]

Pretty much the entire game already. 90% of endgame players just farm currencies to buy endgame gear from rando npc x, y or c.

Personally, I think that is not a great place for endgame. Getting those currencies is super easy and requires no skill or dedication. Run an easy as pie dungeon once per day then get shinies. Furthermore, there is no risk therefore, no reward to speak of. Add on to that the fact that every 6 months we toss that gear and get all new gear. Rinse and repeat over and over and over and you get the point.

I love this game, but as time goes on, the lockouts for everything endgame and a lack of endgame content that is relevant to me is slowly sapping that. I do other things, hunt minions, gold saucer, gather, craft, etc. I do like how WCoM takes some effort and I truly hope they continue down that road despite the cries to nerf it and FSoF. For myself, finally beating something that you struggled with is the fun in a game. I know it won't happen, but I do keep holding out hope that we get content like the 2.0 relic quest that required clearing somewhat difficult content again.

Again, pipe dream, I would love to see unique stats again, cure potency +10? Yes, please! Only having Crit, Det, SkSp, SpSp and lol parry as our only secondaries really keeps the balancing very simple. It also adds to the feeling of endgame being very shallow.

[MagiusNecros]

If it wasn't for all the padding, we could just teleport to the merchant, buy the ultimate equipment and be done. But no!

*shakes fist*

And I would have gotten away with it too if we also didn't have a tomestone cap as well. Which is...more padding...