re: Path of Exile 2, looks great

Latest patch is out

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The endgame is still totally based on RNG

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It's really not as hard as you are making it sound. For a casual like you, find a good starter build online and follow that. You can literally get to running maps with a decent build and a few decent rare items. If you are a casual and trying to clear T15 maps using your own build you're going to struggle.

They are bringing races back for PoE2.

There are 3 announced so far, one per week starting March 2nd.

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3725624


For those who remember the earlier days of POE1, they would frequently do race events, which are essentially new leagues spun up for a very brief time for a contest where you could win items and prizes and shite. Back in PoE1 races were hardcore (if you died you were out) and usually just based on how much EXP you could get in the time frame.

This time around seems like the races are more goal based and not hardcore, dying results in a 1 minute penalty so still something you gotta avoid.

The characters/items from the race leagues usually get dumped into the standard league afterwards.

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First race starts in 30 minutes, registration just opened.

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I hope you enjoy it. I am still playing the Phrecia event and probably won't go back to PoE 2 until the next major content patch.
I like PoE 2, but its endgame is a mess. I have complete faith GGG will get there, though. They are some of the most passionate devs in the industry even without Chris Wilson.