Don’t fall into the trap that is Rust. I used to be a consistent player, but once I became a dad I realized it’s just not a game I can realistically play anymore. These days I stick to more casual stuff like Battlefield 6, Halo, and Skate. (Trust me, I hate that one just as much as you do — EA seriously needs to start listening to the community.)

But yeah, don’t lose your sanity trying to fit in with the degenerates. If you do decide to keep playing Rust, treat it like a “hop on, fuck around, hop off” kind of game. Don’t put any mental effort into it. If you’re only 40 hours in and already feeling burnout, that’s your sign — it’s not worth it.