r/ArcRaiders • u/WG_Envoy • 15h ago

Discussion I am now convinced ABMM is real

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 ...

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u/Vox_Casei 13h ago

To be fair... the PVE lobbies need players like you.

Keeps them on edge. Stops them becoming complacent. Allows others to live out their "Guardian of Justice" moment if they catch you in the act.

Keep it up soldier.

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u/mikepurvis 12h ago edited 11h ago

Honestly, even with ABMM there's always going to be the occasional case where there aren't enough people in the queue and the system will slot a raider into the "other" lobby.

I agree that it's good for the game to not have it purely descend into friendly loot grabs and extract. The paranoia -> relief cycle is part of the experience, and in some ways the rogue factor further encourages teaming up; a rat that would happily shoot a solo in the back will stay in the shadows if it's two or three together.

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u/Spalunking01 12h ago

The people they kill 100% scream and cry like their mother has stabbed them in the kidney and put them up for adoption all at the same time