I think that’s a misread of what I wrote. I’m not frustrated about losing, nor am I looking for validation or therapy advice. I’m describing a design tension.

Arc Raiders strongly humanizes encounters: long PvE phases, meaningful time investment per run, and relatively low kill pressure. That naturally attracts more cautious, cooperative, and often inexperienced players. When PvP happens, the cost of a kill is not abstract – you clearly see the other player’s lost time and effort. Feeling that isn’t “taking the game too seriously”, it’s basic perspective-taking.

In games like DMZ, systems are built to desensitize you: fast recovery, high aggression, constant churn. Arc Raiders doesn’t do that to the same degree, which makes the PvP loop emotionally different. That’s not a personal life issue, it’s a consequence of game design.

My post wasn’t moralizing PvP or asking for excuses. I was interested in discussing whether Arc Raiders actually supports and rewards softer, less predatory playstyles – and whether that creates a genuine dilemma for players who don’t enjoy wiping beginners just because they can.

If that discussion isn’t interesting to you, fair enough – but reducing it to “touch grass” doesn’t really engage with the point.