In the vibrant landscape of ‘Honkai: Star Rail’, the impactful Ruan Mei banner recently came to a close. The discussion revolved around the interesting question of why some players chose to skip Ruan Mei, even though she is touted as a strong harmony character.
Summary
- Favoring designs and characters over gameplay benefits.
- Strategic saving for upcoming characters.
- Loyalty to current characters, sidelining the need for Ruan Mei.
- The existence of certain budget constraints within the game.
Designing Preferences
The aesthetics of a character play a considerable role for players, as highlighted by Fiiorii, who said ‘I skipped her cos I wasn’t a huge fan of her character or design personally.’ and Mechphantom who admitted, ‘I skipped Ruan Mei because she simply wasn’t that interesting to me.’
Strategic Saving
While it’s tempting to get every new character, players prioritize strategic saving for upcoming favourites. Community member TwilightTenshi made their stance clear with a simple, ‘Acheron, nuff said.’
Character Loyalty
Many players revealed a loyalty to their current characters, with CostNo4005 talking about ‘already having built other supports that are good.’ while _Fency_ added, ‘I’m saving for sparkle.’
Fiscally Responsible Gamers
Let’s face it, not everyone can pull for every character in the game. As IntellOyell put it, ‘Listen it hurts me to skip her. But I want Black Swan and Sparkle. I know as free to play, I can’t get everyone.’
Finally, the decision to pull for a new character isn’t always black and white. It’s a blend of factors including aesthetic appeal, gameplay potential, current roster, and even long-term game strategy. Not all may agree with the decision to skip Ruan Mei, but this discussion reveals the different facets of gamer decision-making, showing how gaming is far more than a pastime – it’s a genuine strategy sport.
