(ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง Shut the -blam!- up saying this isn't an mmo. As if that means it can't share similar progression. This isn't your average -blam!-ing cod console shooter either. The reason you grind is to loot better shit with friends. It's called progression, a feature commonly used in mmos, it also works really well. Sure old video game are cool, but progression must take place, new ones must be made without the compatibility of the old. This process isn't new and it is normal. Just not to you, someone who has been spoonfed from birth the lies of entitlement and brainwashed to remain stuck where you are instead of dreaming for the next best thing. I feel sorry for you OP I really do. (ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง