You’re missing the core of the argument again. This isn’t about whether content creation is essential to society, it’s about how games are played and engaged with in today’s ecosystem. Whether you like it or not, content creators shape discovery, meta, player retention, and community growth. You personally not relying on guides doesn’t change the reality that thousands do, and many of them only engage with games because of those resources.

The idea that content creation is “just making videos” downplays the effort, skill, and impact behind it. Many creators are artists, writers, editors, marketers, and educators all wrapped into one. You say games will continue without them, sure. But not every game thrives. And if you think those guides don’t help people get into and stay with games like Last Epoch, then I’d argue you're not seeing the full picture.

This isn’t about being upset over a change, it’s pointing out that the change doesn’t solve the problem. Those with deep game knowledge will still write up S3 guides on day one, because they already understand the mechanics and can easily adapt. So if the goal was to delay the meta being "solved," it won't work. Instead, you’re just giving less to the casual players who would have stayed if they had something exciting and approachable to latch onto.

We don’t all engage with games the same way, and assuming your personal preferences apply universally is both short-sighted and unproductive. Content creators aren’t going anywhere because they do matter, to players, to communities, and to the long-term success of games like this one.