Trends in content types and faux difficulty

[Ryuko]

I'm going to have to agree with the OP. In other MMO's, I would see someone with one of the 'best' pieces of gear and think, "Wow, they are either talented/dedicated for getting this item." Does anyone remember in FFXI when people would literally 'buy' gear off of talented linkshells that no longer needed them? They'd sit in the zone where the NM would pop and PAY the linkshell to invite them and 'pass' the item to them. Most dedicated players looked down on these people.

Today, it REALLY is about luck. Even people who spam these dungeons can't say much about what they've earned. I remember seeing a thread by someone whose LS ran CC several times a day, doing a speed run each time, for weeks... and they had next to NOTHING to show for it.

My first time doing Moogle, I was given a sword, something I would never use (I'm a mage at heart). The gladiator wanted it really bad, and had been trying for it for a LONG time, but I could not pass to him... =/

I wish the content was a bit more challenging or had a cooldown. I am all for helping linkshell members out. Making the weapons passable to other people is a step in the right direction. Of course, with the whole spammable BLM burn method, many people now have 7/7 Garuda weapons and seeing people with them isn't a rare sight. I don't get that "Oh wow, they must be a great player" feeling that I get when I see people with rare items in XI.