The grind
Gaining experience and finding fat loot in MMOs has always been the main attraction for level up lovers. But there’s a certain point in every MMO where your quest for treasure turns into more of a chore than a pastime, more of an addiction than a hobby. No matter how much you play, there’s always another character to level up, another quest to complete, or another weapon to find. This never-ending to do list makes taking a break hard for gamers that like to complete everything. When your wrists ache and your eyes feel like they’re melting, it’s time to realize that you’re in danger of changing from a gamer to a grinder.
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