POLL - Leeching is still leeching, even if you are not technically "AFK"

[DR.]

I recently purchased a SoK not because I needed it, but because I got tired of people constantly dropping their shields for me because I was bringing in an Aegis.  The Aegis was perfectly capable of shielding Rag runs without only occasionally needing to swap shields.  I also stopped looking for anvils as I am able to just get new shields on next respawn.....

Another change worth noting is what you have mentioned... "people clocking in for loot like it's their job."

It used to be that selling items for IRL currency was banned, but that is no longer the case.  When people can sell their loot for real cash, then THAT is the incentive to treat it is a job and not a game.

I admit that I have been tempted to pay IRL money for items, but ultimately did not do so.  Perhaps that is an issue that should also be addressed, but way outside the scope of this discussion.

Thank you again,

Spirit

I get that it's like how people in game look at you like you're insane If you suggest, you can shield without the perfect optimal gear or class for that matter 

I use to shield a lot on my juggernaut because when your body is the shield, you don't actually need that good of Shields as long as heals are consistent

I stopped playing 5 years ago because I effectively had everything in game that I wanted to the point that I was selling things for real money just for a reason to grind to get it again

Selling items for real money has definitely changed how this game is played because so many people are like "I want to play optimally"

The most optimal way to play this game is to turn off your computer get out of your chair, go apply for like a minimum wage job and grind that instead

It's like for me just a bit of work at my job and I could buy a full set of the best gear 

If you only play ni at this point because you only enjoy loot and not game play.. you need help take it from me I definitely use to be addicted to this place 

There more to experience in life then putting ungodly amount of time into this place just for the dopamine rush of looting