S1753759361576911
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 02:50 PM (+09:00)
180 °C

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.

Quartzie1216
4hr ago
13/08/2026 05:38 PM (+09:00)
Combat Power computation is a bit of a bloat, as some of the stats computed are for both PvE and PvP all together so 80k cp focused on pve feels bad vs 80k cp focused on pvp and the likes, but towards the 120k - 150k cp it starts to blur out where you need to understand which stats bring more impact towards pvp because PvE if generally a breeze regardless of level. This is where what stat gives you the most optimized impact in your performance in certain parts of the game like pvp
S1753759361576911
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 06:39 PM (+09:00)
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Staying online all the time isn't something to be proud of.

August 11th check-in~!!! They said the double heat dome is gone... is that why there's such a difference???

알카서스Badge Icon
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 06:00 PM (+09:00)
84 °C

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. 


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No2357
22hr ago
12/08/2026 11:35 PM (+09:00)
커스 텀또는 커 스텀
GenesicGGG
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 09:15 PM (+09:00)
161 °C

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

무등산막걸리
11/08/2026
11/08/2026 07:32 PM (+09:00)
230 °C

It was summer

No2357
11/08/2026
11/08/2026 08:28 PM (+09:00)
뽑뽑뽑
프으리이레엔
11/08/2026
11/08/2026 08:08 PM (+09:00)
수고하셨어용
DominielBadge Icon
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 06:00 PM (+09:00)
20 °C

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.

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예하나린
11/08/2026
11/08/2026 01:32 PM (+09:00)
636 °C

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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STOVE87480710
11/08/2026
12/08/2026 04:04 AM (+09:00)
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보라싸이코
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 04:22 PM (+09:00)
71 °C

Upvoted

보라싸이코
12/08/2026
12/08/2026 04:22 PM (+09:00)
Author
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GenesicGGG
10/08/2026
10/08/2026 11:52 PM (+09:00)
125 °C

Capsule gacha is in the negative for consecutive days, a total of -3,960 on the 3rd day

It hurts in a subtle way

SKY826
10/08/2026
11/08/2026 03:19 AM (+09:00)
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GarageArts
11/08/2026
11/08/2026 10:52 PM (+09:00)
963 °C

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)

OffLine 2026. 8. 14(Fri) - 8.16(Sun)

Online 2026. 8. 7 (Fri)- 8.28(Fri)

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!🔥

🔗http://s.team/a/3715770
🔗https://www.youtube.com/@GarageArts-Studio
🔗https://x.com/GarageArts_Max

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stvNatkd
15/01/2026
15/01/2026 10:29 PM (+09:00)
14 °C

댓글 알바 오지네.

처음 런칭 했을때 NC소프트 보다 더러움이 동일 하거나 그이상 이라고 올드 유저들이 절대,

하지말라고 유입 있을까봐 댓글 겁나 달아 놨는대.

신경끈 사이에 댓글알바 세탁 해놨네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ.


자동 사냥 프로그램을 20년째 못잡고 있는 ** 쓰레기 운영진들,

심지어 자동 사냥 프로그램 5년째 돌아가는놈 잡았다고 공지 띄우더니,

한달 있으니 5년째  돌아가는놈 동일 아이디 동일 사냥터 동일

자동 사냥 또 돌아 가고 있음.


올드 유저들은 이때 느낌 이정도면 게임 회사 놈들이 자동사냥 프로그램 부업으로 돌리는거 

100% 확신.


심지어 인 게임 머니 복사 사건도 몇번이나 터졌었음.

유입 있을까 겁난다 진짜 하지마시길


심지어 아이템 매니아 에서 게임 머니 사면 

"자동사냥 프로그램  돌리는 놈이 파는 게임 머니 삿다고, 

판매자가 아니라 선량한 구매자를 계정 블럭 하는 천하의 호쌍새 새끼들임

게임을 해도 10원도 쓰지 말고 하시고, 정 하고 싶다면,

프로모션 이벤트로 공짜로 퍼주는 장비 들 셋팅 검색해서 거기서 멈추시고,

"상고 온라인" 할건대 어떻게 해야 하나요 올드 유저 들한태 물어 보세요.

그럼 친절하게 알려 줍니다.


이 게임을 가장 현명 하게 하는 방법이 상고 온라인 입니다.

유입들은 명심 하세요, 

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