i went out on an especially long gathering binge today on my Miner class.
I probably gathered about 700 times, though i can't say exactly.
i was out there for a little over 4 hours.

i suppose this wouldn't be news to everyone,
but it was news to me!
Suddenly 4 out of every 5 strikes damaged.
I hit gathering fatigue.
Good news is it happened just as my last piece of gear Spirit bonded.