Am I playing the game wrong?

[kaynide]

This is the result of years of streamlining. It is literally designed so nobody could possibly be left behind. The result of this is you also have people at end game who have 0 clue how to play the game.

I mean, if they are able to clear the content and get enjoyment out of the game, I'd say they're playing it right.

Most players don't even touch the content where they'd need significant competency beyond maybe doing normal mode trial series once for the story.