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PVE only mode allows you to curate the game to your comfort level. If all you ever do is stay in your comfort zone, you will never grow - both in the game and in life.

PvP teaches you how to stop reacting to discomfort, failure and loss - if persisted enough - instead, spurs the individual to overcome themselves by meeting the discomfort face to face, by rising to the challenge.

PvP is a reflection our primal human nature that stems far back down the evolutionary chain. Our ancestors relied on emotions such as fear or desire, in order to survive.

Now in the modern age where many of those threats are not as prominent (like having to find food or fending off a lion) - we still carry those

I saw a clip earlier where someone got betrayed by another player who had claimed to be friendly. The title of the post was something like, “What do people get out of this?”

My opinion might be controversial, but honestly, I support this level of freedom in a game like this, even though I’m not a “shoot on sight” player myself. I usually try to help others, share loot, or team up in solos. But I love that Arc Raiders allows for both kinds of play-styles - the helpful and the treacherous. I’d honestly feel bored if everyone was helpful all of the time.

Too many people get hung up on the idea of “playing fair” or expecting everyone to have the same moral compass. The beauty of games like th

Literally found a couple of friendly players which eventually grew to a group of 7 as we scavenged around and extracted together at Blue Gate.

The experiences this game creates with players is incredible

It’s because you take it too seriously. You have to accept the fact that the risk of dying in this game and losing all your gear is precisely why this game is so good. If the game was made to your comfort, then it wouldn’t be a thrill to play.

That also goes for the ARCs being somewhat difficult when you encounter them. It forces a bit of strategic gameplay and keeps you on your toes.

When you die in the game (which everyone will encounter sooner or later) - take it with grace. Learn from your mistakes. Let go of the loot you lost - and go topside again with excitement for the next experience.

You’ll win some and you’ll lose some. That’s the way the cookie crumbles, boys. Learn to enjo