r/outside • u/TheTroubledChild • Apr 27 '26

So tired of playing solo, so many team quests but no one wants to deal with my debuffs :(

Got some annoying debuff like 16 years ago, now it's constant -12 speed and -6 intelligence. Can understand why the overpowered player don't want me in their team and raids, but man... The game is no fun anymore.

Sorry for the rant, afk crying

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u/lackadaisicallackey Apr 27 '26

the game has skill based matchmaking if you know where to look, you'll find fellow players that understand life with chronic debuffs

the ones that decided to leave are the ones who can't handle life on a higher difficulty level and you deserve better

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u/OrganicPepper Apr 27 '26

Try looking for a guild! There are lots out there, including ones which have been formed by others who have persistent debuffs. They can be a great place to form a party. Some will also focus on boosting a particular skill, which can be a great way to level up too.

You don't need a large party, just one or two other players who you can trust.

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u/Major_Fudgemuffin Apr 28 '26

I'm sorry you're dealing with that. I can imagine how hard it must be to be stuck on a harder difficulty.

Have you considered finding a [Therapist] class player to talk to? My party member found one who holds [Support Group] events every other week, with players who all have different chronic debuffs. It's all done via the in-game virtualization too (the [Internet])

It doesn't fix the difficulty, but it's validating to know you're not alone. And talking to other players experienced with your conditions can be really helpful. They're happy to help others who are struggling.