Thread: 4.2 Updates from Q&A with Yoshida

Originally Posted by ThirdChild_ZKI

I don't think it's so much wanting to stroke their own egos but exactly what Bourne said. Remember when "Expert" roulette was a challenge? Pharos Sirius does. Remember Second Coil? Remember Crystal Tower? Sure, they were a headache back in their respective times, but not only were they fun, they were fun because they were a challenge. However comma for anyone who's been around for a while, well, even someone who hasn't, steadily watching the bar get lower isn't enjoyable. At this point, I almost feel punished for pushing myself to be good at the game. I'm not the best, and sure there's far better players, but at some point it really starts to feel like there's no point in being good when you can just sit and wait for the handout or the bar to be lowered.

Couldn't have summarized it better. What I find irksome is how whenever you claim something too easy, someone inevitably rushes to mention Gordias. One of my all time favourite instances in this game is Weeping City. Nowhere near Savage level difficulty but something that still posed a nice challenge. I am far from the best player myself, which is why I always advocate anyone can improve if I can. I started out as someone who once struggled with Sophia. I didn't just suddenly become better, I worked towards my goal and pushed myself—something anyone can do. It just sucks seeing your endeavors to improve are met with easing the content because someone else couldn't be bothered to put in effort.

Originally Posted by ThirdChild_ZKI

I don't know how to describe this wonderful feeling you've given me by saying this. Definitely made me smile for the first time today.

Happy to oblige.