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Durability mechanics have a reputation problem — most players write them off as an outdated annoyance from a less sophisticated era of game design. But the argument here is that thoughtful gear decay might be exactly what bloated RPG loot systems desperately need right now.
You've got a full inventory, a stash tab that's overflowing, and somehow you feel absolutely nothing. Loot fatigue is real, it's widespread, and it's not your fault — it's a design problem. Here's why modern gear systems are triggering decision paralysis and killing the joy of the drop.
We've traded the genuine thrill of a rare drop for an endless drizzle of mediocre gear, and most players don't even realize what they've lost. This is an argument for scarcity — for loot that costs something to find, means something to hold, and actually changes how you play the game.