Ya know what the worst part about all this is?

[Yahallo]

I don't think it's just salt. People are trying for hours and hours to get past these. I managed to get past Raubaun and I'm in Doma now, but I can see the hate and anger it's generating that I'm there and they are not despite trying so hard. They think it's unfair and are just plain frustrated. I've actually heard people who were enjoying casual Heavensward that are now ready to quit altogether.

I can confirm that some people have been trying for hours. Today alone I have been at it for ~18.5 hours so far. Started at 3 AM eastern and I am still doing it right now (using my feet to talk to Raubahn and skipping the cutscene). Yesterday, I think I started Coldsteel at 9 or 10 AM eastern and went to midnight so 14-15 hours yesterday. So in total, I have exceeded 30 hours of attempting to get in. Tonight, I plan on an all nighter in an attempt to get through.

I'm generally either watching anime, reading ebooks, browsing the forum, or playing Mon Hun with my hands while talking to Raubahn with my feet.

I am prepared to shave off a couple years of my lifespan for this.