Alch and go low tier maps might be the most fun way to play for many people. Please consider it if you're frustrated with complexity.

Yeah, that's fine, but it gets boring once you know your built can easily do higher maps and you don't have enough of them.

I really don't get the map system being gated behind spending stuff I have found, put up for trade and micro managed and meta gamed, to then put into maps again.

I'm not running a business here.

I get it, it's entirely possible to sustain high tier maps, but the whole idea behind PoE is to have fun, right?

So if the latest cookie cutter built can do the hardest content with good gear, that's fine. The Pro-Players™ will then switch to rediculous skills and items combos to show how good they are and the common "20 hours a week" player will achieve a satisfying result in the league without having to get a degree in ressource management for an ARPG.

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