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!
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저처럼 처음 해본 사람중 빠른 진행을 위해 거리에 잡몹들을 잘 안 죽이고 진행하다가 광왕 즈음에서 막히신 분들을 위해서 레벨링 장소 하나 추천 하자면 겨울성 알파학술관 오른쪽으로 쭉 가서 인형 공방 가신 후에 오른쪽으로 들어가면 합성실 있는데 인형공방 조금 진행하다보면 합성실에 몬스터가 생깁니다
요 친구 이 친구가 경험치 17만을 주는데 근처에 다른 몹에 비해 2~3배정도 줘서 레벨링하기가 훨씬 편합니다
돈2배 반지 낀 기준으로 에센스도 25만을 주고 영혼석 주머니4개 영혼석 2개도 줘서 밑에 포탈로 왔다 갔다 하시면서 계속 잡으시면
무기 업글할 돈과 영혼석 수급도 수월하고 피의 주화로 바꿔서 경험치물약 대량으로사서 다른케릭도 동시에 키우거나
스킬강화,한계초월,권속강화에도 수월합니다
마을별로 추천하면 좋을 듯 싶습니다. 남쪽에 인형마을 안쓰고 해서 날새며 깼는데 그여파로 아직도 어질어질 합니다.
스토리도 이전에 본 스토리라 괜히 인형마을 안 건드리고 스토리 몰아서 봤습니다.
겨울성 돌면서 봐봤는데 많이줘도 5만 조금 넘게 주더라고요 999렙 찍기 편한곳으로 고른거라
바로 밑에 포탈이 있어서 왔다갔다 하기도 편하고 스토리도 다 안보고 초반 조금만 봐도 나오는 애라 가장 적합하다고 생각했어요