subtractem: Group Play Is Officially Dead

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I can wholeheartedly empathize with subtractem‘s predicament in Path of Exile. Group play has always been a cornerstone of my gaming journey, but his video shed some light on the harsh realities that even veteran groups like his face.


In my humble opinion, after watching Subtractem’s recent video, I was struck by his insightful discussion about the decline of group play in Path of Exile. As a fellow player myself, I found it particularly interesting to hear about his personal journey and the challenges he faced as a content creator in this game. The financial struggles and difficulties he encountered while leading a group were relatable, and I could sense the passion and dedication he had for the game.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Group play in Path of Exile is no longer financially rewarding.
  • The best strategy they tested was using blight Scarabs to empower enemy towers and generate loot explosions.
  • Technical issues and performance problems hampered their progress.
  • Subtractem’s group did not have the same level of success as another group due to experience and efficiency differences.

Financial and Content Creation Challenges

According to Submet, participating in group play in Path of Exile wasn’t profitable for his team. Regardless of their dedication, the earnings from each map were insignificant, and they didn’t get any substantial rewards. To make matters worse, the game’s frequent crashes and performance issues added a great deal of stress and hindrances to their progress.

The Best Strategy: Blight Scarabs

After experimenting with multiple methods, Subteam’s strategy proved most successful by deploying Blight Scarabs. By reinforcing enemy towers rather than enhancing themselves, they could trigger loot explosions and boost the likelihood of acquiring valuable loot. Nevertheless, adjusting their loot settings was crucial to weed out unwanted drops.

Technical Issues and Performance Problems

During their farming experience with Subtradum’s group, they constantly faced various technical hurdles and performance snags. The game would unexpectedly shut down, and there were instances of server delays and lags, resulting in failure situations. Surviving each map was essential, as any failure represented a substantial setback, not only financially but also in terms of time investment.

Differences in Success

Subtractem acknowledges that the group led by M outperformed them, largely due to their extensive experience, high efficiency, and superior performance. This excellence resulted in greater profits for each member, with some even earning multiple shares. Their success can primarily be attributed to securing valuable resources like skilled hunters and magical bloodlines.

In summary, Subtractem found group play in Path of Exile unsatisfying, both in terms of financial return and content creation. He strongly suggests players should steer clear of group play at present, instead focusing on solo play. However, despite the difficulties, Subtractem intends to carry on creating content and sharing his insights from this season.

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2024-08-01 00:29