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On 3/8/2025 1:35 AM, Xx/v]andrak|≡xX wrote:
> Justisaur wrote:
>> On 2/2/2025 8:53 PM, Martin Kazmaier wrote:
>>> That can be played without crafting or resource management. I just 
>>> want to
>>> slay some monsters and go on non-complicated adventures!
>>>
>>
>> Unfortunately crafting is here to stay.  It was in Ultima Online, 
>> Everquest etc.  Original City of Heroes didn't have any but of course 
>> they added it, and the Homecoming revival does, though I didn't find 
>> it too onerous.
>>
>> That's pretty much all I can ask for anymore, crafting that isn't too 
>> annoying.  IIRC Fallout '76 isn't bad, it's not a fantasy MMO though. 
>> Warframe's not bad (though grinding eventually becomes so, but you got 
>> a good 6-9 months before I found it too annoying.)
>>
>> Even with crafting it can be avoided in most if not all of them, just 
>> grind for money/items and pay someone for their crafting.  That's what 
>> makes it an MMO.
>>
> Am I sinful for enjoying PvP?

Probably.

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