You look at some of the responses and it looks like some people believe that we're asking to take their relics away from them.


All we really want is measurable/tangible progress so we can dedicate just as much time and effort into getting our stuff as you kids did but at our own pace over a longer period of time.

If you want to no life your content and get your swag in a week = fine and dandy, more power to you, you can be cool and badass before everybody else.

We want to slowly but surely advance towards our game goals without damaging our existence as functioning adults in today's society.

also this.

Yoshida: Speed runs will remain in the game (for achievement purposes), however, they will no longer be necessary to obtain equipment upgrades. Expect the reward system for these runs to change greatly.