First time? This has literally been the model for the series since the beginning. The only times it hasn't played out this way were times that the West didn't receive a base game (Dos, MH4, etc.) and only got the MR expansion version (FU, 4U, etc.). Or the reverse in the case of MH G back in Gen 1.
Sure, that's true. But whether I agree depends on what exactly you're talking about. Do you have a problem with the base games being too easy, or with the base game -> expansion release model itself? If it's the former, sure, I think building a bit more difficulty into the HR endgame would probably be a good thing. But if you don't like the base game -> expansion model itself, I can't agree with that. That system works really well for a series like Monster Hunter.
I want to tackle the really fun tough end game content with friends, it’s hard to keep them around when 4 manning base high rank is a snooze fest. It happened in worlds, it happened in rise, my friends all play and then 6-12 months later I’m SOSing into pug lobbies with insta-cart jp players and my option is to push through this hell (which I do) or solo end game
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u/AttackBacon Feb 24 '25
First time? This has literally been the model for the series since the beginning. The only times it hasn't played out this way were times that the West didn't receive a base game (Dos, MH4, etc.) and only got the MR expansion version (FU, 4U, etc.). Or the reverse in the case of MH G back in Gen 1.