Isotope said:
Didn't say I was uber did I? I don't claim to be some bad ass, I just state what I've witnessed & how hard I try. Although that was probably sarcasm, but just incase it wasn't... I would have to tell you I really appreciate the comment ^^
See, now you claim to use terminology loosely, yet quote me specifically for saying uber.
What you said was, "I do my job exceedingly well."
I can't really debate that, as I've never seen you play.
However, I can deduce that you are "par", at best.
Seeking Earth Staff 20 levels after it's available is only one thing. It doesn't make or break anyone. Just like a THF not having a scorpion harness right at level 57, and equipment macros for every little thing, wouldn't exactly encapsulate that THF completely. I mean, I did those things because they were relevant and worth the effort, but if I didn't, I'm sure I'd still "exceed" all the others that play THF. ...Yeah right.
Skill is first, but gear matters. If you don't make gear a priority, you will never exceed all of those who do.
What you witness and how hard you try doesn't make you anything. I'm not sure why you think it does. playing your job "exceedingly well" isn't that different from pretty fucking good, badass, uber, excellent, grade A, world class, or any other designation that would imply clearly surpassing the average Joe.