I am probably not what you would call a min/maxer, so I never usually feel undue pressure to seek out the absolute best and optimal build for my MMO characters. However, if a game’s character system is complex — Path of Exile and Dungeons and Dragons Online, I’m looking at you — I might seek out some trustworthy builds for ease of mind.
For the most part, though, I enjoy winging my builds and picking whatever is most interesting and attractive to me. I like molding a character build to my playstyle, if at all possible. Min/maxing can take a backseat to my immersion and personal engagement.
How do you approach character builds in MMOs? Do you find great fun in researching them and fine-tuning their potential, do you simply wing it, or is there an interesting middle ground you’ve found?
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