Experiencing Genshin Impact Without Internet: A Catalyst for Change?

In a surprising twist in the world of Genshin Impact, one player’s lack of consistent internet access resulted in a surprising bounty of Catalyst billets. While this tale may leave some chuckling, it also offers a greater insight into the gaming experience in the popular RPG.

Two weeks without consistent internet has given me more Catalyst billets than the last three years of farming.
byu/Gregamonster inGenshin_Impact

Summary

• Interestingly, the lack of internet access allowed the player to collect more catalyst billets than years of active farming.
• This has sparked conversations around game mechanics, crafting possibilities and burnout prevention measures.
• The discussions are a mix of sardonic mirth, genuine curiosity, and a sprinkling of passionate ideas for in-game adjustments.

The Currency of Gameplay

Collecting catalyst billets in Genshin Impact is a delicate balance of luck and grind. Not only can this lead to a complicated love-hate relationship with the game, as leakmydata pointed out, but it also begs another question – what’s the point of collecting so many catalyst billets if the craftable weapons lack appeal?

Game Mechanics: A Hot Topic

It’s no wonder that the topic of changing in-game mechanics has picked up heat – no pun intended. ShotSyllabub4320 suggests crafting billets, thus removing the necessity of RNG, something that many players would probably welcome.

A Catalyst for Burnout?

Some players take planned breaks in order to prevent burnout. RaeMerrick feels that it’s more rewarding to get a ton of 2x and login rewards while on a break. It does beg the question, though – should gamers have to take intentional hiatuses to maintain their in-game and real-world balance?

Rewarding for Endgamers?

According to TheMrPotMask, considering the amount of primos or in-game currency they theoretically missed during the 2-week break, the player would receive 840 missed primos compared to the 500 received as a reward. A loss, right? Well, if you’re an endgamer needing a break, the math might just sound hunky-dory!

So what do you think, Impacteers? All this hullabaloo about billets has me contemplating – is the joy of playing Genshin Impact about collecting items, or is it about the journey of the game play? Food for thought.