Hey everyone! I wanted to put together a grounded, neutral breakdown of my overall experience after a full year on the daily grind.
1. P2W Dynamics & Progression Gaps
While pay-to-win elements are expected in mobile MMORPGs, the CP scaling gaps become massive over time.
Play Profile: Single account (I only have one account and no alts), low spender (~$340 total spent).The Progression Gap: Early on, I was sitting at ~75k CP while a peer on my server was at ~80k CP. After a month of heavy daily grinding, I reached 80k CP—while that same player surged to 130k CP in the exact same timeframe.2. Drop Rates & Market Value
Drop rates felt fairly decent during the first 2 to 3 months, but shifted noticeably after that initial window.
Year-One Drops: 4 Epic weapons total (3 from normal mobs, 1 from Viorent).Time Between Drops: It took at least 5 months of active grinding to see a 2nd Epic drop after the first.Market Dynamics: My 1st Epic weapon dropped when NEXT Market prices were high. However, by the time the remaining 3 dropped, market prices had completely crashed.Economic Impact: Because crashed market prices mean meager returns, selling non-matching drops won't reliably cover the cost of gear upgrades for your main class—making progression heavily RNG-dependent.3. Avatars, Artifacts & Gold Shop Limits
Core cosmetic and stats systems like Avatars and Artifacts have strict acquisition barriers:
Farming: Epic rarity and above cannot be directly farmed through regular gameplay.Primary Sources: Cash shop purchases or specific event hand-outs.Gold Shop: Has daily purchase caps and realistically yields Common to Uncommon pulls, with Rare pulls occurring once in a blue moon.4. Offline Mode & Treasure Box Yields(Added)
The convenience feature suffers from equally severe RNG gates:
Usage: Consistently depleted the full 8-hour daily cap on Offline Mode (primarily overnight) throughout the entire year.Results: Zero Epic treasure boxes dropped across ~2,900 hours of offline farming.Takeaway: The EXP and Gold rates in Offline Mode are actually super low, and the drop rates are just as bad, if not worse, but it's still useful as a passive buffer while I'm sleeping so I don't feel forced to play 24/7.Just wanted to share a transparent, data-backed look at how the economy and progression hold up over a long period. Hope this helps anyone looking for a clear perspective!
DISCLAIMER FOR THE "24/7" ELITISTS:
This post reflects the reality of an active, single-account player putting in 12–14 hours daily. Utilizing Offline Mode for overnight filler exists precisely to expose its abysmal returns in EXP, Gold, and drop rates. Mocking Offline Mode usage doesn't make you a better player, unless dumping absurd amounts of cash, running multiple accounts, and burning a PC or Phone 24/7 like a "No-Lifer" is your idea of high skill.
August 11th check-in~!!! They said the double heat dome is gone... is that why there's such a difference???
PLAY THE ANIMATION! Epic Seven!
Hello, this is GM Arky.
To celebrate the Custom Group Summon update, a Custom Group Summon Commemorative Special Package will be available for purchase.
Please check the details below for the sale period and package contents!
■ Custom Group Summon Commemorative Special Package Sale Notice
1>Sale Period: 8/13 (Thu) 12:00 ~ 9/3 (Thu) 11:59 (UTC)
2>Product Information
Package Name
Fixed Item Name
Quantity
Purchase Limit
Purchase Method
[PC] Summon Value Package
★4-5 Hero Summon Ticket 10-Pack
1
Once per sale period
Paid Purchase
★4-5 Artifact Summon Ticket 10-Pack
1
MolaGora
2
Covenant Value Package
Skystone
200
Once per sale period
Covenant Bookmarks
10
Leif
10
Covenant Special Package
Skystone
500
3 times per sale period
Covenant Bookmarks
100
MolaGora
15
Special Supply Chest
5
Custom Group Summon Commemorative Package
Skystone
1,500
5 times per sale period
Covenant Bookmarks
250
Special Supply Chest
20
Leif
20
Mystic Leap Package
Mystic Medals
500
2 times per sale period
Covenant Bookmarks
15
Galaxy Bookmarks
50
Mystic Special Package
Mystic Medals
850
2 times per sale period
Galaxy Bookmarks
40
※ Notes Before Purchase
- These package items can be purchased within the in-game shop during the specified period.
- The acquisition rates for the 'Summon Tickets' included in each package can be checked via the in-game details or the official community > [Probability Item List and Rate Notice] board (Link).
Thank you.
The free asset package from EPiC Fab has been updated.
I went ahead and claimed it for now.
https://www.fab.com/ja/limited-time-free
It was summer
Hello Heirs. This is GM Dominiel.
To celebrate the Custom Group Summon update, the Custom Group Summon Celebration Special Pack will be available for sale.
Please see below for the sales period and detailed package contents!
■ Custom Group Summon Celebration Special Pack Sale Notice
1. Sale Period: 8/13 (Thu) 03:00 - 9/3 (Thu) 02:59 UTC
2. Pack Details:
Pack Name
Fixed Items
Quantity
Purchase Limit
Purchase Method
[PC] Summon Value Pack
A ten-bundle of 4-5★ Hero Summon Tickets
1
1 time during the sales period
Paid
Purchase
A ten-bundle of 4-5★ Artifact Summon Tickets
1
MolaGora
2
Covenant Value Pack
Skystone
200
1 time during the sales period
Covenant Bookmarks
10
Leif
10
Covenant Special Pack
Skystone
500
3 times during the sales period
Covenant Bookmarks
100
MolaGora
15
Special Supply Chest
5
Custom Group Summon Celebration Pack
Skystone
1,500
5 times during the sales period
Covenant Bookmarks
250
Special Supply Chest
20
Leif
20
Mystic Leap Pack
Mystic Medals
500
2 times during the sales period
Covenant Bookmarks
15
Chronicle Bookmark
50
Mystic Special Pack
Mystic Medals
850
2 times during the sales period
Galaxy Bookmarks
40
* Please Note
- Players can purchase these packs from the in-game shop during the sales period.
- The Acquisition Probability for the Summon Tickets included in each pack can be checked in-game via the detailed information page.
Thank you.
It's been a few weeks since I bought the treasure map, and I'm only now setting off to find the treasure...
The incense burner is really big.
I picked up a piece of equipment with my dimensional baby and was happy to get 10,000 gold.
And
The restaurant is closed for the week.
Thank you for visiting.
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Capsule gacha is in the negative for consecutive days, a total of -3,960 on the 3rd day
It hurts in a subtle way
Hello Stove member!
Thanks to your support, the robot is heading to BIC (Busan).
We ask for your continued interest and encouragement!
🕹️ BIC Festival 2026🕹️
BIC Festival 2026 (BUSAN BEXCO)
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It would feel a bit incomplete to end it here.
These days, I'm working hard on drawing for the story direction!
I'll be back with the next development log.
I think it's thanks to your support that we were able to participate.
I'll do my best!
Thank you!
🔥NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER!🔥
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5시간50분 정도 플레이하다가.. 어느 글을 봤는데..
처음 지역에서 쓰레기통 이벤트를 하지 않으면 나중에 쓰레기통 이벤트가 활성안된다는 이야기를 봐버려서
다시 새게임으로 처음부터 시작하는.. ㅠ
이런 게임을 할때 가라는 곳을 안가고 이리저리 맵끝 구석구석 가보는 것이 제 성격이라..
다시 필요한 것 다시하고 또 둘러보며 했는데 한번 해봤다고... 3시간 만에 원래 했던 곳으로 도착했네요
이 글 쓰면서 세이브 파잉에 들어가서 원래 했던 세이브1과 다시 시작한 세이브2 위치도 똑같은 곳이라는 것을 확인했어요
아직 초반 부분 플레이 중이지만..
지루해질 수 있는 턴제에 QTE시스템이 전투시에 긴장감을 가지게 만드네요
하지만 공격 QTE는 자동으로 하는 것을 추천.. 계속 공격시마다 누르려니 피로감이 장난 아니네요
그럼 다시 마저 플레이를 하러...
쓰레기 이벤트 뭔지는 모르겠지만
제스트랄 마을에서 킹오파하실때 최종 주자는 마엘로 하시는게 핵심인거 같습니다.
종결템이 나와서리 ㅎㅎ
확인!!
자동QTE 넣어도 직접 하는거랑 똑같나요?
자동 QTE를 사용하면 실패는 없지만 완벽은 못하게 되는 점이 있어요
QTE 완벽이 되면 스킬이 강화되는 장점이 있지만..
QTE 실패하면 스킬 연타가 줄어들거나 자멸 대미지를 입게 되는 스킬들이 있어 자동으로 하는게 맘이 편해요
생각보다 완벽 노리는게 피로도가 너무 심해서 자동을 추천해요 하지만 '난 스킬 효율 최대로!' 이런 것이라면 수동으로 하세요
칭송받는 자 오토 같은 느낌인가보네요
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