So I got to the most isolated spot ever, then some player logs in on the opposite tower and engages me in conversation while I'm alching.
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My best moment was logging into a level 105 with full ahrims while I had tons of dscims, dds, glories, rune pieces, and 5 keys in my inventory. Spoilers, I died.
Yeah that's something which makes me cringe, if you have the attack and money to buy a spec wep for the skill you're training, bring it. Only helps your exp per hour.