[MUD-Dev] Why do smart people grind?

[Geoff Hollis]

Adam M Wrote:

> So. Perhaps level-grind is the hardship we willingly submit to in
> order to feel we've achieved something.

My guess is it's more due to its addictive nature, and the
achievement we feel after is probably some kind of retrospective
justification. Highly repetitive actions with even the smallest,
intermittent reward are highly addictive. My guess is this is also
enhanced by knowing that once - just once - you might hit paydirt
and get that ultra-rare item that everyone is after (grinding is
like playing a slot machine, where levels and items are the prizes).

Geoff H
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