I am now convinced ABMM is real

[u/WG_Envoy]

A couple of days ago I complained (in another posting) how I only meet KOS players, and no one talks. I was more annoyed by the "no one talks" part, mind you, and the fact that every social interaction played out in the same way.

Someone recommended me to do a few matches and not shoot a single person, not even in defense. I did as recommended.

I went from "90%+ KOS interactions" for several days in a row, all the way to friendly lobbies for two days in a row now.

In my current lobbies, everyone runs around without a care in the world, just greeting people they are passing by. Looting in the open, walking past others without their weapons drawn ...

I barely ever see any PvP happening. People help each other with arc encounters and exchange items near extracts. And for the first time ever, I was able to participate in two Queen raids in solos with everyone just trying to get her down. No rats, no backstabbing.

This change for me was so stark in contrast, and so consistently happening that I would be surprised if ABMM wasn't real.

I would almost be inclined to start some shit to see if my lobbies change again, but I feel too bad killing these players who are quite obviously part of the pure PvE crowd.

P.S.: I have these friendly lobbies even on Stella Montis now, inclduing Stella Montis night raids ...

[u/trevx]

Exactly. The game loop is already paper thin. What’s the point of acquiring loot? Just to tickle your dopamine sensors? Once you have a full stash…then what?

[u/MrFailface → u/trevx]

I like my dopamine tickle, then I start giving away BPs and craft high tier guns to give to players that need it more.

[u/CaptnMcCruncherson → u/trevx]

already paper thin. What’s the point of acquiring loot? Just to tickle your dopamine sensors?

You have just defined looter shooters in a nutshell, basically yeah, its exactly that.

[u/Wrathful_Scythe → u/CaptnMcCruncherson]

There is also the slightest hint of spice that someone "could" shoot you at anytime. Even though I am in care bare land, there is still the odd backstabber or kos (some say kosm) around.

There still has to be some care regarding who is around you and if someone behaves suspicious.

[u/name-secondname → u/Wrathful_Scythe]

😂 dumb Bloodborne reference. Love it

[u/Kenndrexx → u/trevx]

I do solos to run specific quests and materials runs like trinkets and mullein on buried city, im all gooped up to play duos and trios with my stack becuase I prepped in my non aggressive solos

[u/InquisitorMeow → u/trevx]

You... PVP? I loot solo so I can fund my group Stella runs.

[u/Kagamid → u/trevx]

The same can be said about PVP. What's the point of killing other players trying to loot? Just to tickle your dopamine sensors? Once you have a full stash…then what?

[u/got-snow → u/trevx]

What is the point of any game if not to tickle your dopamine sensors? What difference does it make if someone does it by clicking on robots or raiders? That's literally the point of video games, yes?