Re: The Portal XP Nerf and the Betrayal of "Full Progression" - Targeted Solutions

yes I do agree with that...the grind they made is excessive, but this is often the case with many other MP games as well and is a big reason why you learn that any game which relies upon a weapon unlock system where there is such an asymmetry in the strength of the weapons is always a bad idea to make it, or to buy it for that matter, as a "competitive" type game. Therefore BF is bad as a "competitive" game to begin with.

IMO, a good competitive game keeps all players on the same level playing field as far as weapons and their associated strength/power/effectiveness...and then uses an unlock meta purely for cosmetics which offer no competitive advantage. Otherwise, playing a game like BF or COD or any other game that uses your playtime against you or your competitors is actually hostile and unfair and is a waste of your time and energy worrying about who wins what, or loses.

This a big reason why I stopped playing PvP a very long time ago, and now only play pure PvE/Coop games. I really happen to enjoy an unlock meta....but only against bots, not real people...and never against friends. It's just not a level playing field.

PvP, in a game like this, is a trap....emotionally and physically...and the developers not only know it, but also rely upon that fact to keep you playing as much as possible and as soon as possible.